Kailashpuri Temple
एकलिंगजी मंदिर
Lord Shiva (Eklingji) · Udaipur, Rajasthan
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About the temple
The ruling deity of the Mewar State (Maharana is the Diwan) Prosperity, protection, and fulfillment of duties
Temple information
- Darshan timings
- 04:00 – 19:30
- Established
- 734
- Best time to visit
- Early morning 04:30 AM
- Entry fee
- Free
Deity
Lord Shiva (Eklingji) · एकलिंगजी
- Deity form
- Four-faced (Chaumukhi) idol made of black marble
- Religious tradition
- Mewar Royal Traditions
- Sanskrit name
- श्री एकलिङ्गजी मन्दिर
- Also known as
- Kailashpuri Temple
Darshan hours
- Daily
- 04:00 - 06:30, 10:30 - 13:30, 17:00 - 19:30
- Break timings
- Multiple breaks (Only open for specific darshan slots)
- Special days
- Extended during Maha Shivaratri
- Festival timings
- All-night darshan on Shivaratri
Aarti & rituals
- Morning aarti
- 05:30
- Midday aarti
- 12:30
- Evening aarti
- 18:30
- Special aarti days
- Mondays
- Ritual schedule
- Strict royal rituals performed by hereditary priests
- Abhishek timings
- Early morning
- Special poojas
- Jalabhishek, Rudrabhishek, Laghu & Maha Rudra Puja,Shravan Month Monday Special Puja, Pradosh Puja, Festival Day Special Abhishekam
- Online pooja booking
- No
History & heritage
- Historical period
- Medieval
- Built by
- Bappa Rawal (Founder of Mewar Dynasty)
- Construction materials
- Sandstone and Black Marble
- Historical events
- Destroyed by Delhi Sultanate and rebuilt by Rana Raimal
- Renovations
- Major renovation in the 15th century
- Archaeological importance
- Protected State Monument
- Legends
- Bappa Rawal received the kingdom of Mewar from Sage Harit Rashi
- Inscriptions
- Several Sanskrit inscriptions regarding Mewar history
Architecture
- Architectural style
- Dravidian
- Architectural period
- 8th - 15th Century
- Structure
- Large complex with 108 sub-shrines
- Floors
- 2
- Gopuram
- Pyramidal Shikhara
- Mandapa
- Large pillared hall with a silver Nandi statue
- Sculptural features
- Intricate carvings of musicians and dancers
- Artistic elements
- Silver-plated doors and ornate ceilings
- Construction technique
- Traditional stone masonry
- Unique features
- The Maharana of Udaipur visits every Monday as the Diwan
Festivals & events
Maha ShivaratriMewar Festival
- Special celebration days
- Every Monday
- Peak crowd season
- Winter (Nov - Feb)
Visitor information
- ✓ Parking
- ✓ Restrooms
- ✓ Drinking water
- ✓ Shoe keeping
- ✓ Prasadam counter
- Entry fee
- Free
- Dress code
- Traditional
- Best time to visit
- Early morning 04:30 AM
- Parking capacity
- 100+
- Parking fees
- ₹ 30
- Donation counters
- Yes
- Donation methods
- Cash, UPI
- Prasadam
- Ladoo
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