Jagdish Temple, Udaipur

The Jagdish Temple also Known as Jagannath Rai Temple is a large Hindu temple dedicated to lord Vishnu located in the centre of Udaipur, Rajasthan. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, also known as the Universe Preserver. The temple is regarded as the largest in all of Udaipur. The shrine’s gateway can be seen from the City Palace’s Bara Pol, which is 150m away. This massive temple is built in the Indo-Aryan architectural style. The temple is three stories tall and a work of art in architecture. It is a popular tourist destination that was previously known as the Jagannath Rai Temple but is now known as the Jagdish Ji Temple.This three-story temple is built on a raised platform and features magnificently carved pillars, huge airy halls, and painted walls with vibrant colours and intricately decorated ceilings. There are two massive stone elephant statues at the entrance to welcome visitors. The main temple is 79 feet tall and dominates the city’s skyline. The main temple’s summit is adorned with statues of horsemen, elephants, musicians, and dancers who were practising at the time the temple was built. The main temple is 32 steps from the front door. A brass image of Garuda, a half-man, half-eagle figure, can be found here. Small shrines to other Gods and Goddesses surround the main temple. Lord Ganesha, Lord Shiva, Sun Goad, and Goddess Shakti all have temples. Each of the building’s first two floors has 50 pillars. Each pillar has intricate carvings that make for an amazing sight. The temple’s beauty is enhanced by a mandap (prayer hall), a porch, and a pyramidal spire.