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Jagdish Temple, Udaipur

 

An interesting and important site to see while in Udaipur is the Jagdish Temple, a large Hindu temple situated near the Royal Palace.  It was completed in 1651 by Maharana Jagat Singh and has been in continuous use for worship since.

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A staircase with 32 steps leads to the main shrine.  Beneath the shrine are three stories of hand-carved stone, rich in baroque Hindu symbols.  The steeple is 79 feet tall and rests on 50 pillars, making the building 125 feet high   -- the tallest temple in the city.

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The temple is guarded by two massive built stone elephant statues and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the temple housing a four-armed image of him.

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The artistry of the carvings on the temple is truly impressive, as you can see from these images....

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Several women were selling flowers outside the temple.  I thought their saris and blossoms made for an interesting color combination.

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