Temples

Rajasthan Temples

The temples of Rajasthan reflect the great architectural movement that gripped the entire state from 8th to 11th century. Temples of Rajasthan are living testimony to the virile artistic talent of Rajasthan. The notable among these are: Dilwara Temples, Someshvara Temple, Mahavira Temple and Kalki Mata Temple.

Meriting a visit around Udaipur, is the complex of 108 temples of Eklingji. Enclosed by high walls and carved out of sandstone and marble, this complex was built in 734 AD. The temple is devoted to the family deity of the rulers of Mewar. The 16 ruined temples of Ossian near Jodhpur are both Jain and Brahmanical and date back to 8th & 11th centuries. Squeeze up a visit to the holy pilgrimage centre of Galta, situated 10-kms away from Jaipur. It has a picturesque collection of 250-year-old temples grouped around a sacred water tank. The state also comprise of lots of other temples including Sas Bahu Temple, Govind Devji Temple and Jain Temples, a must see for every pilgrim. The Dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti is one of the focal points of the annual Urs Fair , which is attended by thousands of pilgrims every year, irrespective of their faiths.The notable among these are: Dilwara Temples, Someshvara Temple, Mahavira Temple and Kalki Mata Temple.

Eklingji Temple

The Eklingaji temple is half an hour drive from Udaipur through green meadows and alluring romantic spots. True to one's belief, the stairs of heaven are not easy. You have to leave all your gratified and unfulfilled wishes behind, before you offer your prayers to the ultimate reality or Parabrahma. The main deity was regarded as the virtual ruler, by the Maharajahs of Mewar - who considered themselves to be regents (Dewans) under Eklingji. Built in 734 AD to propagate the blessings of Lord Shiva, this sacred shrine is now a favored pilgrimage destination in India. This awe-inspiring exquisite temple precinct is dotted with 108 shrines,

 
 

Shri Khatushyamji

The legend of this immensely popular Krishna temple can be traced back to the medieval Mahabharat where, Barbareek the son of great Pandav brother Bhim and Nag Kanya (snake princess) displayed his great warrior skills that pleased Lord Shiva who endowed his blessings in the form of Teen Ban (three arrows) and Agni Dev (fire god ) gave him a bow, so that he could conquer all the three worlds. In order to watch the famous war of Mahabharat he sat towards the battle field and in between his tryst with a Lord Krishna in disguise become a vital part of the history and thus the incarnation of KHATU SHAMJI. The lord asked the young Barbareek to sacrifice his head for charity, because otherwise the victory of pandavas would not be possible since he possessed the Teen Bans. The boy maintained his promise of Sheesh Dan as a true Kshatriya but at the same time wished to watch the war and his wish was granted. Later on, his head was buried in Khatu where the king had a dream and was inspired to construct a temple and place the head in a religious manner. Till this date his devotees are blessed by just pronouncing his name from the bottom of their heart with true Samarpan. The devotees from all around the world visit this pilgrimage temple at the time of the mela in the Kartik month. Their devotion and belief simply pours from their conscious belief. The temple today is run by trust and the offerings of the devotees is for the Kripa which the god bestows on his devotees.