Eklingjee is located about twelve miles to the North of Udaipur
in Rajasthan. Eklingji (Shiva) whose temple is located here is
said to be the guardian deity of Mewar. This deity was regarded
as the virtual ruler, by the Maharajas of Mewar - who considered
themselves to be regents (Dewans) under Eklingji. Ekligji (Kailashpuri)
is a town situated in a beautiful valley and it attracts multitudes
of visitors throughout the year. The existing structure is built
out of the ruins of a previously destroyed structure and it dates
back to the 15th century .
The existing structure, is one built out of the ruins of a previously
destroyed structure and it dates back to the 15th century architecture
resembles that of the Jain temples of Gujarat This temple is said
to have been founded by Acharya Viswaroopa a contemporary of Adi
Sankaracharya and is linked with the Sharada Math at Dwarka founded
again by Adi Sankaracharya.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 .
How to reach
20 Kms north of Udaipur which is well connected with rest of India
by rail, road
and air.
Where to Stay
| 1.Udaipur |
Taj
Lake Palace, Fateh
Prakash Palace, The
Grand Laxmi Vilas Palace, Shikarbadi
,Shiv
Niwas Palace, Hilltop
Palace, Rajdarshan,
Paras Mahal,
Lake Pichola,
Trident Hilton |
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| 2. Ranakpur |
Maharani
Bagh Orchard Retreat , Fateh
Bagh Palace
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