India /Rajasthan /Udaipur /Udaipur

Sight Address : Eklingi Temple,Kailashpuri, Udaipur, India Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Eklingi Temple is located around 22 km from Udaipur, Eklingi Temple is one of the most well-known temples of Rajasthan and is visited by many people. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this temple was built by Bappa Rawal in 734 A.D. With magnificent architecture, the main Shiva idol in the temple is depicted as having 4 heads. The head that faces west represents Lord Brahma; head to the north representing Vishnu, south representing Maheshwar while the east turned one represents Surya or Sun. Within the temple premises, there are also silver and stone idols of Nandi. The festival of Shivaratri is also celebrated with full gusto and fervor in the temple.

HistoryEdit

Eklingji is a Hindu temple complex in Udaipur District of Rajasthan in western India. Eklingji is believed to be the ruling deity of Mewar Princely State and the Ruler Maharana rules as his Dewan.Begun in 971, the temple complex was built by the Guhila (later called Sesodia) dynasty of Mewar, in honor of their presiding deity Eklingji, a form of Lord Shiva. The beautifully sculpted temple complex includes 108 temples within its high walls. The main temple, which dates to the 15th century, was rebuilt from the ruins of an earlier destroyed temple. The walled complex is made of marble and granite and has an enormous double-storied, elaborately pillared hall or “”mandap”” under a vast pyramidal roof, with a four-faced image of Lord Shiva in black marble. Another temple in the complex is the Lakulish Temple; built in 971, it is the only temple of the Lakulish sect in the whole of India.There are other ancient temples near Eklingji, such another Shiva Temple that was built in the time of Maharana Raimal between 1473 and 1509.About 1 km from Eklingji, Nagda town is famous for its Sas-bahu and Adbudji temples. The Sas-Bahu Temple is widely known for its exquisite stone carvings, which are related to incidents in the great Indian epic the Ramayana.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

Temple open 4 :15 AM to 6:45 AM then 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM and lastly from 5.15 PM to 7.45 PM

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

September to March

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning,afternoon & Evening

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

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Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

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Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

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Guide Required : No Edit

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Dress Code (If Any) : Yes Edit

Dress Require: Since it is a religious site, you are advised to dress appropriately and avoid wearing short or revealing clothes.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

• Hotel India International ;  63 Sardarpura, Udaipur 313001, India ; Ph/M –  0294 242 4101 ; Food Serve –  N.A.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Eklingi Temple, Udaipur can be accessed by Taxi All the places are well connected by road.

BUS : Frequent Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation (RSRTC) buses travel from the main bus stand near the Udaipol gate to other Rajasthani cities, as well as Delhi, Agra and Ahmedabad.Private buses, mostly leaving from Station Rd a little south of the main bus stand, operate to destinations including Kota (seat/sleeper Rs.150/200, seven hours), Bundi (Rs.160/220, seven hours), Jaipur (Rs.180/280, seven to eight hours), Jodhpur (Rs.180/250, fi ve to eight hours), Agra (Rs.300/400, 13 hours), Delhi (Rs.450/800, 12 hours), Ahmedabad (Rs.160/260, fi ve hours), Mumbai (Rs.400/600, 15 hours) and Mt Abu (seat Rs.150, four hours). AC buses costing around 50% more are available to Jaipur, Delhi, Ahmedabad and Mumbai; Mumbai even has some Volvo AC services (seat/sleeper around Rs.1200/1500). You can get tickets from plenty of travel agencies, hotels and guesthouses, though you may fi nd commission charges are lower at the ticket offi ces near the departure area.

Train : Direct trains from Delhi, Jaipur, Ajmer, Chittaur, Jodhpur and Ahmedabad are available and the Railway Station is about 4 Km from the city center. The normal fare from anywhere in town is around Rs.50-100. For Reservation and Enquiry at the Railway Station, Contact Tel.: 131, 527390, 483979.

Air : Maharana Pratap Airport Udaipur is located at Dabok, 22 km away from the heart of Udaipur city. Many domestic airlines connect the city to most of the major cities in India including Kolkata, Jaipur, Delhi and Mumbai. Regular flight services are available from Udaipur to Delhi and Mumbai. Taxi services are offered at a rate of Rs 400 from airport to Udaipur city and reachable by Taxi in 35-45 minutes. International travelers can get connecting flights from Delhi International Airport, which is at a distance of 670 km.
Indian airlines office, Delhi gate- Ph 410999
Jet Airways – 2561105
Kingfi sher Airlines – 1800 2093030

Others : Most of the sightseeing places in Udaipur are centered on Lake Pichola and can be visited by foot. However, to reach the Arrraction hiring a three-wheeler is the best option– the normal fare anywhere in town is around Rs.30. Auto rickshaws (three-wheelers) and Tongas (horse-carts) are easily available as they are the cheapest mode of transport available within the tourist areas and throughout the city. Bicycles are also available on hire all over the city costing around Rs.50 per day.

Things to CarryEdit

Drinking water, Sun Glasses, Camera, Ware light cloths, apply sunscreem

Safety / WarningEdit

Keep your tone low while exploring the temple.

HelplineEdit

Fire 101
Police 100
Ambulance 108
Childline no. 1098
Railways Enquiry-131, 144

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