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Eklingji Temple, Rajasthan
Eklingji,
the city dotted with temples, is located about twelve miles to the North of
Udaipur in Rajasthan. 22 kms from Udaipur, Eklingji is a complex of 108 ancient
temples, incised out of sandstone and marble. The temple, built in AD 734, to
propagate the blessings of Lord Shiva, worshipped as the Ultimate Reality, the
supreme power, and the wholesome one - Parabhrama, is venerated by the Mewar
household.
The temples of Eklingji located here, are exquisitely carved and dedicated
to Lord Shiva, guardian deity of Mewar. This deity was regarded as the virtual
ruler, by the Maharajas of Mewar - who considered themselves to be regents
(Dewans) under Eklingji.
Ekligji (Kailashpuri) is a town situated in a beautiful valley, attracting
plentitude of visitors throughout the year. It is a complex with a flight
of steps leading to the 'kund'. It has an ornate 'mandap' or pillared hall
with the canopy of a huge pyramidical roof composed of hundreds of knots.
The temple occupies an area of about 2500 sq. feet and is about 65 feet in
height. The temple area is fortified with a strong wall running around it.
The main entrance to the temple on the western side welcomes visitors into
a big hall resting on lavishly carved pillars. In this hall, is a silver image
of Nandi. There are two more Nandis in the temple, one made of black stone
and the other of brass.
Dating back to the 15th century AD, the existing structure is built out of
the ruins of a previously destroyed structure. The sanctum sanctorum has a
four-faced image of Shiva, representing Brahma facing west, Vishnu facing
north, Maheshwar facing south and 'Surya' (Sun) facing the east. The flat
top of the composite idol is covered with a Yantra, a mystic symbolic drawing,
standing for the ultimate reality.
This temple is said to have been founded by Acharya Viswaroop, a contemporary
of Adi Shankaracharya and is linked with the Sharada Math at Dwaraka, which
was also founded by Adi Shankaracharya.
Other deities housed in the temple complex include Parvati, Ganesha, Ganga,
Kartikeya, Yamuna and Saraswati. There are also small temples dedicated to
Amba Mata, Kalka Mata and Ganesh in the temple complex. There is another temple
called Nathon Ka Mandir in the temple complex with inscriptions dating back
to the 10th century AD. No worship is offered here.
There are two tanks situated on the northern side of the temple - Karz Kund
and Tulsi Kund. Water from these tanks is utilized for temple services. Temple
services are performed in a very elaborate manner in the Vedic and Tantric
styles - everyday beginning at 4 in the morning. Shivratri is an important
religious event, when the image of the deity is decked with jewellery.
There are about 70 temples in all. Mention must be made of the Sas-Bahu Marble
Temple, dating back to the 11th century. It is a fine specimen of ancient
art with sculptural details. The Adbhudji Jain Temple is of black marble and
it dates back to the 15th century AD.
General Information
Location
Udaipur, Rajasthan.
Deity
Lord Shiva.
Area
2500 sq.ft.
Built In
734 AD.
Brahma Temple
Pushkar
City - Ajmer
State - Rajasthan
Type of Building - Temple
Dedicated To - Lord Brahma
Religion - Hinduism
About Temple
The Brahma temple is an important pilgrim centre for the Hindus. It is nestled
in the Pushkar valley which lies beyond Nagaparvat and the Anasagar lake.
This place, full of natural beauty, holds a special place in the hearts of
Indians for it is believed that Lord Brahma, together with all the gods and
goddesses, performed a Yagya here.
Legend also has it that the ancient lake Sarovar had appeared miraculously,
when a lotus fell from the hands of Lord Brahma and dropped into the this
valley. The image of Brahmaji in Pushkar is in a seated Palthi position.
This temple built with marble is decorated with silver turtle on the floor
of the temple. The Rangnath temple has been built in southern style and is
simply magnificent. Its images are almost true of life.
This temple has an image of Lord Vishnu, life-size dwarpals (door men) and
Garuda pillars showing the mythical bird styled in gold. Pushkar has around
four hundred temples. There is a temple dedicated to Mahalaskmi, who is the
goddess of wealth and the Godamba Temple.
Worth special mention are the temples of Vishnu. Atmeshvara, Gayatri, Savitri
and the old Ranagnath Tourism Development Corporation also provides facilities
to the tourists, specially during the Pushkar fair, when a tented village
is put up.
Accesibility
Nearest City is Ajmer which is very well connected to the major cities by
road and rail. The nearest airport is in Jaipur.
Temple of Shreenathji
City
Nathdwara
State
Rajasthan
Type of Building
Temple
Managed By
Temple Board Trust.
Dedicated To
Lord Krishna
Religion
Hinduism
About Temple
Shrinathji represents the form of Krishna, in which he lifted the Govardhana
hill and subdued Indra the king of Devas who was sending an incessant downpour
of rain, causing immense hardship to the cow herds
of Gokul. The image of Srinathji is believed to have been a self manifested
one. It was originally
worshipped in a humble shrine and then moved to a larger temple in its vicinity.
Vallabhacharya made arrangements for the worship of this deity and this tradition
was continued by his son, Vittalesh Goswami.
It is believed that Taj Bibi, a wife of Akbar had visited this temple. It
was during the 17th century that this image was shifted to Rajasthan. Nathdwara
is a place of Hindu pilgrimage; it contains a 17th-century Vaishnavite shrine
that is one of the most famous in India. Within the temple is a celebrated
image of the god Krishna, popularly said to date to the 12th century BC. The
town is an agricultural market and has a government college affiliated with
the University of Rajasthan.
Accesibility
Udaipur is the nearest city which is very well connected to the other cities
by air, rail and road.
Mehandipur Balaji Temple
City - Dausa
State - Rajasthan
Location - North India
Type of Building - Temple
Dedicated To - Lord Hanuman
Religion - Hinduism
Importance
It is believed that the deity in this temple has divine power to cure a person
possessed with evil spirit
About Temple
Long ago the image of Lord Balaji and that of Pret Raja (the King of spirits)
appeared from the Arawali hills. Now people suffering from malignant spirits
and black magic or spell get their relief when they make an appeal for relief
to Shri Bheruji Pret Raj Sankar who holds his court and awards punishment
to the malignant spirits, ghosts, goblins, ghouls, evil eyed witches etc.
Shrine of Balaji, Court of Pret Raja, Pooja griha, Bheruji temple are sum
of the spots worth seeing here.
Religious ritualistic performances, charity, feeding the poor, homeless and
incapacitated people, water supply for all and fodder for cows and stray animals
are the activities of this temple.
Accesibility
The nearest railway station in at Bandikui (40 kms) and Dausa is connected
to the other cities by Road.
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