Jagdish Temple Udaipur Rajasthan India
Weather : 23° C
Timings : 4:15 - 13:00 , 17:15 - 20:00
Entry Fee : No entry fee
Time Required : 1 hrs
Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the preserver of the universe; Jagdish Mandir is a grand and majestic structure located in the City Palace complex of the breathtaking city of Udaipur, Rajasthan. Jagdish Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, also known as Lord Lakshmi Narayan, and is reputed to be the most important temple in the entire Udaipur city. Actually, the entrance of this grand temple can be seen from Bara Pol of City Palace. Beautiful carvings, innumerable attractive idols and an atmosphere of serenity make this place of worship an ideal choice for the seekers of solitude and faith.
The main temple houses an attractive four-armed idol of Lord Vishnu, carved out of a single piece of black stone. The main temple of Lord Jagadish is situated in the centre, surrounded by four smaller shrines. These temples are dedicated to Lord Ganesha, Sun God, Goddess Shakti and Lord Shiva respectively. The atmosphere inside the temple is completely enveloped with peace and tranquility and it is an experience that you should definitely not miss.
Tips For Visiting
01. Due to the huge crowd in the temple, valuables are easily lost here. Hence, it is best to avoid carrying expensive items to the temple.
02. If you intend to visit the temple during the City Palace tour, make sure you wear comfortable footwear.
03. It is mandatory to take off the shoes at the shrine.
Deterioration of Statues
Interestingly, the Jagdish temple has a lot of carvings; The elephants, horses and warriors in particular are now mutilated. This is not due to normal wear and tear due to the passage of time, but a deliberate damage to the temple. These magnificent carvings were purposefully destroyed by the Mughal invaders when they occupied this part of the city. These invaders were apparently quite angry because of their defeat in the many battles that were fought around the city. Thus, he vented his anger by distorting and distorting these carvings. Therefore, now the teeth of the elephants are destroyed, and the faces of the horsemen are shattered.
