A spectacular illustration of Indo-Aryan architectural
glory, the Jagdish Temple in Udaipur is the largest
temples in Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Dedicated to Lord Jagannath, a form of Lord Vishnu,
the Jagdish temple is a three-storied structure. The
main spire of the Jagdish Temple Udaipur is 79 feet
in height and is adorned with enthralling architectural
friezes of dancing maidens, elephants, musicians and
horsemen.
Extensively carved ceilings and vibrant murals adorn
the walls of Jagdish Temple Udaipur.
The other interesting places within the Jagdish Temple
are the shikhar and the mandap that houses the magnificent
black stone idol of Lord Jagannath. A brass idol of
Lord Garuda guards the entrance to the main temple.
A small Sanskrit inscription at the entrance to the
main shrine details the history of Maharana Jagat Singhji.
A flight of stone steps leads you to the divine abode
of Lord Vishnu. The entrance to the steps is guarded
by two life size stone sculpted-elephants. There are
50 exotic stone pillars in the last two stories of the
Jagdish Temple.
The Jagdish Temple is one of the most captivating tourist
attractions in Udaipur, Rajasthan, India. It was constructed
by Maharana Jagat Singhji in 1651 and more than 1.5
million rupees were spent to construct this breathtaking
shrine that is flanked by four smaller shrines on four
corners. These small temples are dedicated to different
deities viz. Goddess Shakti, Sun God, Lord Shiva and
Lord Ganesha.
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