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| Known
as the protector deity of Mewar, Eklingji
Temple is located about 24 kms North of Udaipur
in Rajasthan. This deity was regarded as the
pragmatic ruler by the Maharajas of Mewar
- who considered themselves to be regents
(Dewans) under Eklingji. This temple is said
to have been founded by Acharya Viswaroopa
a contemporary of Adi Sankaracharya and is
linked with the Sharada Math at Dwaraka founded
again by Adi Sankaracharya.This temple was
founded by Acharya Viswaroopa a contemporary
of Adi Sankaracharya and is linked with the
Sharada Math at Dwaraka founded again by Adi
Sankaracharya. |
| Architecture |
| A beautiful
town, Eklingji attracts thousands of visitors
throughout the year. The temple occupies an
area of about 2500 sq. feet and is about 65
feet in height. The temple area is 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. |
| Other
Deities |
| Other
deities housed in the temple complex include
Ganesh, Parvati, Kartikeya , Ganga , Yamuna
and Saraswathi. There are also small temples
dedicated to Ambamata, 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 CE. No worship is offered here. |
| There
are two tanks situated on the Northern side
of the temple - Tulsi Kund and Karz Kund.
Water from these tanks is utilized for temple
services. Temple services are performed in
a very elaborate manner in the Tantric and
Vedic styles - everyday beginning at 4 in
the morning. Shivratri is an important religious
event, when the image of the deity is decked
with jewellery. |
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