Jagdish Temple in Udaipur Famous for its Beautiful Carvings

By George On

Jagdish Temple is a famous 16th-century Hindu temple at Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Jagdish Temple, UdaipurJagdish Temple, Udaipur.

Built by Maharana Jagat Singh, the erstwhile rules of Udaipur. This temple is constructed in the Indo-Aryan style of architecture (a combination of Maha Maru and Maru-Gurjara architecture). The temple stands on a tall terrace. The construction of the temple was completed in 1651. At the main gate, there are two huge stone elephants. 32 marble steps take you to the main shrine.

The temple has a double-storey Hall (Mandapa in the local language, Hindi). This hall has another story tucked within the bell roof. There is a double-story sanctum in the temple. The 79-foot-high spire is decorated with sculptures of elephants, horsemen, dancers, and musicians. The spire has two or more non-functional stories.

Lord Jagannath (Lord Vishnu) is the main deity at this Temple. The main deity of Lord Jagannath is carved from a single black stone. The temple was initially called the Temple of Jagannath Rai. This temple is famous for its beautiful carvings on the pillars of the temple.

How Do I Go to Jagdish Temple?

Jagdish Temple and the Udaipur City Palace are inside the City Palace Complex. Many roads converge near the Udaipur city palace complex.

Udaipur is well connected by road, rail, and air transport to other parts of the country. UDZ is the station code for the Udaipur railway station. Maharana Pratap International Airport at Udaipur is 22 kilometers from the heart of Udaipur city.

Are there any Good Udaipur Hotels near the Temple?

Udaipur is famous for its Luxury hotels, comparable to the best in any part of the world. Taj Lake Palace Hotel (one of the most romantic hotels in the world), The Oberoi Udaivilas, Leela Palace Udaipur, etc., are some of the leading Udaipur hotels. There are many Five-star hotels and budget hotels in Udaipur, catering to the needs of the tourists to this historic town.

What are the Timings of Jagdish Temple?

Jagdish Temple opens at 4.15 a.m. and is open till 1.00 p.m. The temple again opens at 5.15 p.m. and closes at 8.00 p.m. daily.