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Full Day Tour to
Eklingji-Nathdwara and Rajsamand Lake via Nagda - Udaipur/Rajasthan
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 Eklingji :
A RELIGIOUS COMPLEX Northern region of Mewar (22 Kms)
It houses 108 temples chiselled out of sandstone
and marble,
this temple of Eklingji was built in 734 AD. Enclosed by high walls,
it is devoted to Eklingji (A form of Shiv Deity
adored under the epithet of EKLINGA).
One of the prominent deity of the Maharanas of Mewar, worshiped as
Mahadeva Chaumukhi,the quadriform divinity, represented by a bust
with four faces., it has an ornate Man dap
[ A pillared hall
] and the huge pyramidal roof composed of
hundreds of knots very vividly carved and finely decorated with the
coloured stones. Before the entrance in the main temple there is a
beautifully sculpted huge Nandi [ the
sacred brazen bull who is the loyal steed of Lord Shiva and has his
altar attached to all his shrines.
The temple of EKLINGJI was constructed
roughly in between the Uda- Nath route, with the hills towering
around it and abundant small springs of water where more or less
every tourist takes a break. And locals pay homage through
out the whole year. The Belief is such.
Nathdwara
 Nathdwara lies 48 kms from Udaipur and literally means the gateway
to the Lord. This great Vaishnavite shrine was built in the 17th
century on spot exactly defined by the Lord himself. The legends
have it that the image of the Lord Krishna was being transferred to
safer place from Vrindaban to protect it from the destructive wrath
of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. The image when it reached the spot
it vehicle the bullock carts wheel sank axel deep in mud and refused
to move further. The accompanying priest realised that this was
lord's chose spot and the image did not want to travel any further.
Accordingly a Temple was built here.
Rajsamand Lake :
 Rajsamand
Lake is one of the five popular lakes of Udaipur. Located 66kms in
the north of Udaipur, Rajsamand Lake lies between Rajnagar and
Kankroli. The lake is also known by the name of Rajsamudra Lake in
Rajasthan. Rajsamand Lake was built by Maharana Raj Singh in 1660.
Noticing the statistics, the lake stretches to the length of 4 miles
and 1.75 miles in width. The lake has the approximate depth of 60
feet.
River Gomti is the main supplier of water to Rajsamand Lake. This
lake also boasts of a glorious dam that was built in the 17th
century. On the southern end of the lake, the huge embankment is all
made in white marble. It has marble terraces and stone steps that
touch the waters of the lake. Here, one can also see the five
toranas (weighing arches), where Maharana Raj Singh and his
descendants organized the event of Tuladan (Kings used to weigh
themselves in gold and then distributed it amongst the Brahmans).
On the embankment of the lake, there domicile nine pavilions or 'Nauchowki',
which were constructed by Maharana Raj Singh. The beautifully carved
pavilions are festooned with pictures of the Sun, chariots, Gods,
birds and wonderful carvings. The history of Mewar is inscribed in
1017 stanzas, on twenty seven marble slabs, that are called as 'Raj
Prasasti'. It has also been acclaimed as one of the longest etchings
acknowledged in India.
If we turn the pages of Historical facts, Rajsamand Lake also made
the seaplane base of Imperial Airways during World War II, for over
six years. If you are visiting Kankroli, enjoy the fabulous scenery
of Rajsamand Lake from Dwarkadhish Temple that is discussed in our
section of Temples. While traveling to Kumbhalgarh, you can trace
the most amazing site of Rajsamand Lake.
At the time of sunset, the waters of the lake glitter with the
startling light of the sun. The vista appears marvelous at this
time, when the orange shade of the departing Sun shades the waters
of the lake. A quiet walk on the banks of Rajsamand Lake would take
away all your stress and tension instantly. You would find this
scene, definitely a sight, to behold forever. Location : Udaipur
Duration : 6 - 8 Hrs.
Itinerary :
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Pick up at 09:00 AM in morning from Hotel
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Visit Nagda, Eklingji, Nathdwara Temples &
Haldighati
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Return back around 18:00 PM & drop at Hotel.
Number of Pax :
Guide Service :
- Optional on Request
- English Speaking or language of your choice subject to
availability
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