Eklingji - tourmet

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Eklingji is Located 22 km, to the North of Udaipur in Rajasthan. Edit

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Eklingji is assumed to be one of the forms of Lord Shiva and contains the idol of Sesodia Dynasty, Eklingji. The temple is situated on the banks of a beautiful lake that adds the tranquility and spirituality of the holy place. Eklingji (Lord Shiva) whose temple is located here is said to be the guardian deity of Mewar. The temple occupies an area of about 2500 sq. feet and is about 65 feet in height. The temple area is a well fortified and a strong wall runs around it. The main entrance to the temple on the Western side welcomes visitors into a big hall, resting on profusely 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. The devotees make their offerings majorly on Mondays by conducting special Puja for Eklingji. The town of Eklingji has about 70 temples in all. Ekligji (Kailashpuri) is a town situated in a beautiful valley that attracts multitudes of visitors throughout the year.

Eklingji Temple, Nathdwara

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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.

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October to March.

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

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Minimun 30 Minute.

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Taxi : Nathdwara is well connected by a road network and national highways. The tourist will reach to Nathdwara by taxi. the traditional Indian taxi charges of Rupees eight to twenty are charged for each Kilometre.

Bus : Rajasthan state buses connect Nathdwara with all neighboring cities in Nathdwara. Deluxe A/C buses are also available from Nathdwara to many big cities in India.

Train : The nearest railway station to Nathdwara is also Udaipur. Udaipur railway station is very well-connected to all other cities in india. Udaipur Railway Station :2483979.

Air : There is no airport in Nathdwara. Udaipur Airport is the nearest airport to Ranakpur at a distance of about 48 Km. Udaipur Airport is one of the major airport of India and have regular flights from all over the India. Maharana Pratap Airport Udaipur : 0294 265 5950.

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