According to local legends, the temple's origins are associated with King Digva and the celestial nymph Urvashi. Mythological accounts describe Digva being cursed with leprosy and later attaining healing after establishing an idol of Vishnu, retrieved from the sea, at Diggi. The deity came to be revered as "Kalyanji", meaning "the benevolent one".
Religious significance
The temple is traditionally associated with beliefs regarding the healing of skin ailments. It is a local custom for devotees to bathe with or consume the water used for the deity's rituals, which is believed to possess curative properties.[2]
Festivals and fairs
The temple observes several Hindu festivals, including Vaishakh Purnima, Shravan Ekadashi, Amavasya, and Jal Jhulni Ekadashi.[3] On full moon days (Purnima), the temple sees a higher footfall of devotees.
Pilgrimage
The temple is a destination for regular padayatras (pilgrimages on foot), particularly from Jaipur and nearby regions. Annual padayatras, including the Lakhi Padayatra, are organised, with participants traveling barefoot to the temple.[4][5][6]
Transport and access
Shri Diggi Kalyan Ji Temple is located about 75 km from Jaipur and can be reached via Malpura Road. Public and private transport options are available from Jaipur and nearby towns. Jaipur Junction is the nearest railway station, and Jaipur International Airport is the closest airport.
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