List of Names & Information on Famous Hindu Temples in Udaipur District

Here you can find list of names and information (like history, architecture & facts) on ancient / old Hindu temples in Udaipur, India. These Famous temples in Udaipur district are most visited and most sought after best tourist places. You can also find photos of Udaipur temples / mandir.

According to the local legends, this shrine is little known among the religious devotees and pilgrims of rest of India and world. This temple actually dates back to 10th century when it was very famous among Hindu temples of those days. In this shrine, goddess Ambika Devi is worshipped as Goddess Shakti who is regarded as premeval sources of energy. This Goddess is directly associated with Goddess Durga through her lion mount. On the other hand, this Goddess is directly also connected to the Jain religion through a vision advising Goddess Vimala about building his Adinath shrine situated in Mount Abu.

The temple tends to attract huge number of devotees towards it especially on Wednesday as it is considered to be Ganeshji's day. During the time of Ganesh Chaturthi, it becomes quite difficult for the security guards to monitor the crowd throughout day and night. It is believed that the entire holy event such as marriage or new purchases if started with the worship of Lord Ganesh will be done happily with the blessings on this deity.

According to the glorious story, it is believed that Eklingaji has been in survival since Sat yuga. In that particular era, Indra who was the king of Goddess Nandini prayed Eklingaji. On the other hand, in treat age Kamdhenu came to Eklingji because of the fact that she was afraid of Vishwamitra. She worshipped Eklingji and all the armies of Vishwamitra were defeated. In the Dwapar age, while Janamejaya sacrifice the snakes, it was noted that the Takshaka serpent was extremely scared and he came to the shoulder.

The history of Jag Mandir began with the Maharana Karan Singh's kindness towards Emperor Shahjahan. Prior to being crowned as a Mughal Emperor, Shahjahan was known as Prince Khurram. He revolted against his father Emperor Jahangir in 1623 as he wanted to be the beneficiary to Mughal throne. Facing the risk of being ruined in his campaign, he sought refugee in Mewar Kingdom at Udaipur where he was given a shelter to live by Maharana Karan Singh. He was previously concealed in City Palace with his wife Mumtaz Mahal and his sons' named prince Dara and Prince Aurangzeb.

The original name of Jagdish temple is "the temple of Jagannath Rai" but is at present affectionately called as Jagdish-ji. People visit this temple in order to participate in the Aarati conducted for the Lord in the early morning, mid-noon and late evening hours. They seek the blessing of the Lord for their endeavors in personal and professional life. According to the local legends and religious scholars, this Lord is wish fulfiller in a satisfactory manner. Devotees who pray to this Lord with total dedication and commitment can witness miracles happening in their life.

The temple is of great importance for the Hindus living in and around India. The soothing ambience of the temple tends to attract you towards the temple. A person visiting the temple is filled with devotional fervor as it has some ancient charms. According to the prescribed dates, the temple tends to observe numerous festivals of Hindu such as sings in Sghravan, Janamastami, Deepawali, Phag in the month of Phagun, Holi and others. It is often believed that by visiting this temple people tend to be free from all sins of the previous and present birth and can live a very peaceful live ahead.

It is to be remembered that Neemach Mata is the kuldevi of family with surname Dokot khandan of Bhatnagar(kayasth). Most of the Dokot family members along with their close relatives and friends assemble at this particular shrine on the occasion of Haryali amavsya in order to perform the special pooja and other religious rituals every year. The temple priests are appointed by the joint committee of the Dokot families. The priests are well-qualified in religious matters and poses vast experience is religious rituals.

It can be mentioned that the temple has attained much significance because of the devotees' faith upon Maa Durga. This temple has achieved much significance because of the mystical power of Maa Durga. Due to the rising faith of the people upon the divine power of Maa Durga, the temple has gained popularity all over the world. The people of Udaipur tend to visit the temple on a regular basis in order to attain blessings from Maa Durga.

The temple tends to celebrate near about three festivals in a week. In order to take darshan of Shrinathji, the inner sanctum is opened eight times in a day for the devotees. The main attraction of the temple is the Aarti as well as the Shringar which is dressing and beautifying of the idol of God in the temple. The deity is treated as a living child and all the daily normal functions are attended such as taking bath, dressing, offering meals known as Prasad as well as resting times on a regular interval.