5 FAMOUS TEMPLES IN UDAIPUR

1 MAHAKALESHWAR TEMPLE –

This prodigious temple is spread across a vast piece of land; the construction process of the temple is still in process under the Shri Mahakaleshwar Mandir Nirman Sahyog Mandal, this trust includes members exceeding 5500. The evening Aarti begins at 6:30 pm, it is the time when all the ‘Shiv Bhakts’ assemble to engage in the mass worshipping of Lord Shiva (Mahakaal). Lying on the banks of Lake Fatehsagar, opposite Panna Vilas, the splendid Mahakaleshwar temple has the lofty Aravalis in the background. It is believed that Guru Gorakhnath, a popular saint and a distinguished devotee of Lord Shiva had also worshipped here. The temple stretches in an area of around 3.5 acres. The temple is visited by a crazy number of devotees of Lord Shiva every year. Rudrabhishesk Aarti is the highlight here.

Address:
Rani Road, Ambamata, Udaipur

2 JAGDISH TEMPLE –

This temple can be titled as one of the most worshiped temples in Udaipur as it is situated in the heart of the city; an idol of Lord Vishnu is worshiped here since 1651, when the temple was built. Twice in a year, a huge procession is conducted named ‘Jagannath Yatra’, the idol of Lord Vishnu is placed carried a chariot and is proceeded across the city, thousands of devotees bow to the Lord and participate in procession with various ‘Jhankis’. Jagdish Temple is a large Hindu temple in the middle of Udaipur in Rajasthan, just outside the royal palace. It has been in continuous worship since 1651. A big tourist attraction, the temple was originally called the temple of Jagannath Rai but is now called Jagdish-ji. It is a major monument in Udaipur. It attaches a double-storey Mandapa (hall) to a double-storey saandhara (with a covered ambulatory) sanctum.

Address:
RJ SH 50, Udaipur, Rajasthan

3 BOHRA GANESH JI TEMPLE –

It is said that this vintage temple is 350 years old; an idol of Lord Ganesha is worshiped in the premises. It is believed that around 80 years ago, the worshipers seeking monetary help, used to leave a piece of paper mentioning their problems before of the idol and Lord Ganesha would shower his blessings upon them by eliminating all their troubles. As Wednesday is said to be Lord Ganesha’s day, one must visit the temple between 6:00 am to 8:00 pm. Bohra Ganesh Temple is a very old and famous temple of Lord Ganesh, situated near Mohanlal Sukhadia University in Udaipur. Having a standing statue of Lord Ganesh at the center, this temple is visited by thousands of devotees every week. The Bohra Ganesh Temple is located on the Bohra Ganesh Road, near the Govt. Ahad Museum near Dhoolkot area in Udaipur. At the center of this temple, there is an east facing idol of the Lord is in a dancing posture.
Address:
 Bohra Ganesh Road, Ganapati Nagar, Udaipur

4 NEEMACH MATA TEMPLE –

Neemach Mata Temple is located on a hill on the banks of the Fateh Sagar Lake in the city of Udaipur, Rajasthan. This temple is located on a green hill in the Dewali area of Udaipur. It has both stairs and uphill slope walk way to climb, which is around 900 metres long. It enshrines the stone idol of Neemach Mata Devi. There is also an idol of Lord Ganesh and three west-facing lions of stone. The most exciting thing about this temple is that it is situated on top of a hill which is 900 meters above the sea level. In order to reach the shrine, one has to climb numerous stairs, the temple is dedicated to the Goddess Amba ji, and it is also called as ‘Udaipur ki Vaishno Devi’ as one has to climb heights to enter the cordial environment. From the temple you can easily capture the view of the entire city adding the allure to the Goddess!

Address:
Dewali, Panchwati, Udaipur

5 AMBA MATA TEMPLE –

It is believed that Maharana Raj Singh (1652-1680) suffered from severe eye trouble, and even efforts made by Raj Vaidya could not cure him. He was then advised to visit the Ambika Mata temple in the Arbudancha hills of Gujarat. But before starting the journey, the Maharana saw the Goddess in his dream and was told that he need not make the journey as the Goddess herself was coming to Mewar. Based on the instructions provided in dreams, the Maharana and his courtiers started digging at a place where they found an idol of goddess Ambamata. Immediately on the extraction of the idol from the ground, Maharana was also fully cured from his ailment. Maharana started construction of a temple at the same location. The temple was completed in Vikram Samvat 1721.

Address:
 Haridas Ji Ki Magri, Eklavaya Colony, Shavri Colony, Udaipur