Jagdish Temple #UdaipurCity
#JagdishTample #Udaipur
Visitors to the temple are greeted at the roadside by an imposing bank of steps. Above and slightly out of sight is the main hall, which stands on 50 pillars beautifully decorated with carved figures in stone. Two over-size elephant statues carved of stone welcome visitors and devotees at the main entrance located at the top of the stairs. An inscription referring to Maharaja Jagat Singh is also to be found here. To reach the main shrine, visitors must climb a marble flight of 32 additional steps. It is at that point where a brass image of Garuda, a figure of half-man and half-eagle, sits protected under a small raised shrine. This huge idol stands as if it is guarding the doorway of Lord Vishnu.
Visitors to the temple are greeted at the roadside by an imposing bank of steps. Above and slightly out of sight is the main hall, which stands on 50 pillars beautifully decorated with carved figures in stone. Two over-size elephant statues carved of stone welcome visitors and devotees at the main entrance located at the top of the stairs. An inscription referring to Maharaja Jagat Singh is also to be found here. To reach the main shrine, visitors must climb a marble flight of 32 additional steps. It is at that point where a brass image of Garuda, a figure of half-man and half-eagle, sits protected under a small raised shrine. This huge idol stands as if it is guarding the doorway of Lord Vishnu.
The main shrine houses the remarkable four-armed image of Lord Vishnu carved out of a single piece of black stone, shrouded in flowers. The outer walls of the shikhar (or steeple) above the idol are decorated with sculptures of dancers, musicians, horse riders and elephants. Walls and ceilings inside the temple are decorated with painted scenes. Four smaller shrines encircle the main shrine housing the idol of Lord Vishnu. These shrines are dedicated to Lord Ganesha, Sun God, Goddess Shakti and Lord Shiva.
#By_Abhishekkher (Traveller & Photographer)
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