page_title: Galtaji
hierarchical_section_title: Galtaji
caption_attribution_description: English: Temple containing Fresco paintings This is a photo of ASI monument number&#160; N-RJ-84.
context_page_description: Galtaji is an ancient Hindu pilgrimage about 10 km away from Jaipur, in the Indian state of Rajasthan. The site consists of a series of temples built into a narrow crevice in the ring of hills that surrounds Jaipur. A natural spring emerges high on the hill and flows downward, filling a series of sacred kunds in which pilgrims bathe. Visitors and pilgrims can ascend the crevasse, continuing past the highest water pool to a hilltop temple from there are views of Jaipur and its fortifications spreads out across the valley floor. It is believed that a Saint named Galav lived here, practiced meditation, and did penance.
context_section_description: Galtaji is an ancient Hindu pilgrimage about 10 km away from Jaipur, in the Indian state of Rajasthan. The site consists of a series of temples built into a narrow crevice in the ring of hills that surrounds Jaipur.  A natural spring emerges high on the hill and flows downward, filling a series of  sacred kunds (water tanks) in which pilgrims bathe.  Visitors and pilgrims can ascend the crevasse, continuing past the highest water pool to a hilltop temple from there are views of Jaipur and its fortifications spreads out across the valley floor.  It is believed that a Saint named Galav lived here, practiced meditation, and did penance (tapasya).
caption: Galta ji temple surrounded by hills on all sides
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