Jagdish Templeजगदीश मंदिर
The 1651 Vishnu temple at the heart of the old city, a short walk from the palace gate.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereUdaipur, Rajasthan
Mewar & Vagad
Mewar & Vagad
Kind of placeTemples & Shrines, Monuments & Heritage
Best time to visit15 October to 15 March
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Time needed1 hr
Base and nearbyJagdish Chowk, old city, Udaipur City
EntryFree · leave shoes at the foot of the steps
About Jagdish Temple
Maharana Jagat Singh I finished it in 1651, and it is the biggest temple in the old city, on a raised platform a few steps from the City Palace gate. The main idol is Vishnu as Jagannath in black stone, with a brass Garuda facing it in a shrine of its own. The outer walls are carved in tiers of elephants, horsemen, musicians and dancers, and the temple is busiest at the morning and evening aarti.
What to see and do
- The black stone Jagannath and the brass Garuda
- Three tiers of carving on the outer walls
- Evening aarti
- Jagdish Chowk and the lanes around it
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