About the Udaipur Temples :

Udaipur is famous for its lofty lakes, huge palaces, massive forts and artistic temples. The word 'Temple' itself brings a sense of reverence in the mind. A tour doesn't only mean roaming round the substantial worldly structures, but something that has a spiritual appeal too. The temples in and around Udaipur are famous for their striking architecture and religious nature. The temples foreshadow the cultural aspect of Udaipur. There are numerous temples in and around Udaipur that are famous for their architecture and sacredness. The noble kings of Udaipur had always been great advocates of religion.

It shows that the foundation of this beautiful city is blessed by these temples. The temples also depict the spiritual and aesthetic nature of the city dwellers of Udaipur. Many of these temples are acknowledged as the holy pilgrimages of the Hindus. In Udaipur, Jagdish Temple is the well-known temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Around Udaipur, you can visit Eklingji Temple, Rishabdeo Temple, Ranakpur Temples, Nathdwara Temple, Jagat Temple and Kankroli Temple. All these temples are dedicated to several forms of God. The following links will give you a comprehensive view about all these temples of Udaipur.

Some Temples In Udaipur :

Jag Mandir :

This is the other island palace in Lake Pichola, which was constructed by Maharana Karan Singh as a hideout for Prince Khurram the estranged son of Emperor Jehangir the implacable foe of the Maharana. The reason for the aid was that the prince was the son of a Rajput mother. It is also said that Shah Jahan [prince Khurram] derived some of these ideas for the Taj Mahal from this palace when he stayed there in 1623-24. The island has some striking carving including a row of elephants that looks as though they are guarding the island. The exquisitely carved chhatri in grey and blue stone is another example.

Jagdish Mandir :

Built by Maharana Jagat Singh I in 1651 the temple enshrines a black stone image of Lard Vishnu. There is a brass image of Garuda the Lord bird carrier. The exterior and the plinth are covered with base relief of alligators; elephants, horsemen and celestial musicians rise in tiers. Chanting, bells and music can be heard throughout the day. It is the largest and most splendid temple of Udaipur.

Eklingji :

A RELIGIOUS COMPLEX Northern region of Mewar (22 Kms) It houses 108 temples chiselled out of sandstone and marble, this temple of Eklingji was built in 734 AD. Enclosed by high walls, it is devoted to Eklingji (A form of Shiv Deity adored under the epithet of EKLINGA). One of the prominent deity of the Maharanas of Mewar, worshiped as Mahadeva Chaumukhi,the quadriform divinity, represented by a bust with four faces., it has an ornate Man dap [ A pillared hall ] and the huge pyramidal roof composed of hundreds of knots very vividly carved and finely decorated with the coloured stones.

Nathdwara :

Nathdwara lies 48 kms from Udaipur and literally means the gateway to the Lord. This great Vaishnavite shrine was built in the 17th century on spot exactly defined by the Lord himself. The legends have it that the image of the Lord Krishna was being transferred to safer place from Vrindaban to protect it from the destructive wrath of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. The image when it reached the spot it vehicle the bullock carts wheel sank axel deep in mud and refused to move further. The accompanying priest realised that this was lord's chose spot and the image did not want to travel any further. Accordingly a Temple was built here.