Jagdish Hindu Temple, Udaipur
by Doug Matthews
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Jagdish Hindu Temple, Udaipur
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Doug Matthews
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Photograph - Photograph
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Jagdish Temple, one of the famous temples of Udaipur, is located near the City Palace complex of Udaipur This temple is made in the Indo-Aryan style of architecture. In 1651 Jagdish temple was built by Maharana Jagat Singh, who ruled Udaipur during 1628-53. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu (Laxmi Narayan), the preserver of the Universe. It is celebrated for being the largest temple in the city of Udaipur. This three-storied temple is a wonder of architecture that comprises beautifully carved pillars, decorated ceilings, painted walls and lush halls. In those times, 1.5 million rupees were spent to raise this structure. The spire of the main temple is around 79 feet high that undoubtedly dominates the skyline of Udaipur. This shikhar (spire) is festooned with sculptures of dancers, elephants, horsemen and musicians making it truly a sight to behold. Every year, people from far and near come to visit this holy place of worship. The serenity as well as the architectural magnificence of the temple cannot be bounded in words, so one must visit this temple to get the blessings of Lord Jagdish.
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December 21st, 2017
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