Eklingji Temple (Rajasthan)
Eklingji temple of Udaipur also contains the
statues of Yamuna and Saraswati. The temple
has silver doors depicting Lord Ganesha and
Lord Kartikeya. Located nearby Eklingji Shiva
temple.
Eklingji Temple (Rajasthan) Hindu Temples
The Eklingji temple, Rajasthan is
devoted to Lord Shiva, the tutelary deity of the former Mewar rulers.
It is situated approximately 24 km to the north of Udaipur. Eklingji
Shiva temple Udaipur is a huge complex consisting of 108 temples.
Enclosing the temple are high walls with bathing terraces leading
down to the water. Filling the temple with fragrance all the time
are the lighted incense materials.
Udaipur Eklingji temple houses a 50 feet high multi-faced black
stone statue of Lord Shiva. There are four faces of the statue,
depicting Lord Shiva in his four forms. In the east is Surya (sun),
in the west is Brahma, in the north is Vishnu and in the south is
Rudra. In the center of these images is the Shivlinga, encircled
by a silver snake. The temple houses the whole family of Lord Shiva,
including Parvatiji (wife of Shiva) and Ganeshji (son of Shiva).
Eklingji temple of Udaipur also contains the statues of Yamuna and
Saraswati. The temple has silver doors depicting Lord Ganesha and
Lord Kartikeya. Located nearby Eklingji Shiva temple, are the temples
of Amba Mata, Ganeshji and Kalika. Also shown in the brackets are
nymphs in erotic dance postures and a life size image of Bapparawal.
Location
Udaipur
Dedicated to
Lord Shiva
How to Reach
Udaipur is well connected by road with various cities and towns
of Rajasthan. Rail network connects Udaipur with Delhi, Ahmedabad,
Jaipur and Chittorgarh. There is also a domestic airport, serviced
by almost all the major airlines.
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