📍 Location
Situated at Kailashpuri village, about 22 km north of Udaipur
Located in Udaipur district, Rajasthan
Set in the Aravalli hills
🕰️ Historical Background
Originally built in the 8th century AD
Constructed by Bappa Rawal, founder of the Mewar dynasty
Rebuilt in the 10th century after destruction
Dedicated to Lord Shiva as Eklingji
🛐 Religious Significance
Eklingji is worshipped as the ruling deity (Kul Devta) of the Mewar rulers
Mewar kings ruled as Diwans (servants) of Lord Eklingji, not as independent monarchs
Represents deep Shaivite tradition of Mewar
🏗️ Architectural Style
Built in Nagara style of temple architecture
Constructed mainly with:
Stone
Marble (in later renovations)
🛕 Temple Complex
Large complex with 108 small temples
Main sanctum houses a four-faced (Chaturmukha) Shiva Lingam
Faces symbolize:
Brahma
Vishnu
Mahesh
Surya
🎨 Architectural Features
Highly carved pillars and mandapas
Sculptures of:
Deities
Mythological figures
Stone-roofed sanctum
Garbhagriha, mandapa, and antarala well defined
🛕 Major Festivals
Mahashivratri
Shravan month rituals
Draws large numbers of devotees
✨ Importance of Eklingji Temple
Spiritual and political symbol of Mewar
One of the oldest surviving temples in Rajasthan
Fine example of early medieval Shaivite architecture
