Ekling Mahadev Temple Manak Chowk

Built in the 8th century , a must visit shiva temple. Namah shivaay!!

Eklingji is devoted to Lord Shiva and once was worshipped by Raja's of MewarnThis temple was initially built by Bappa Rawalji and after destruction by Mughals rebuilt by Rana Kumbha in 15th centurynThe place is called as Kailash Puri and totally there are about 108 temples herenMany of them are still under renovation as they were destroyed and due to some other reasons the work is still in progressnMany are locked due to unknown reasons but those open will make u feel proud and enjoy the beauty and sculpture the work artnThe Shiva lingam is five faced and is made up of black marble as at appears to be. Means Lord Brahma Lord Vishnu Lord Suryadev Lord Rudra and on top Lord Shiva in Lingam form as the Mewar dynasty were Suryavanshi which means of the Sun clan so Lord Suryadev is also a part of the five facesnThe temple is of 50 ft height and of 60 ft circumference with four doors of each directionnAfter the sabha mandap there is an Idol of Nandi made up of black marble and behind it on a higher platform is an idol of Nandi made up of asthadhatu which means eight metalsnThe temple is made up of white marble and there are timings for darshan morning timings are from 04.30 am to 07.00 am and 10.30 am to 01.30 pm and the evening timing is 05.00 pm to 07.30 pm.nTill date either the descendant of Mewar perform the puja or the priest who are appointed by the Mewar descendants and the priest are paid by the descendants for performing the daily pujas

Rajasthan is full of stones and they have used stones to make most of the temples and palace huge. This temple entrance is not impressive , as you enter it is a huge trample .

Jai Mahadev, well maintained historically ancient Lord Shiva temple.... Worth to visit for a blessings of Lord Shiva...Jai Mahadev

One of the most historic and very beautifully architectured temple. The darshan does not take more than half an hour in que and temple is very well managed