Jagdish Temple
जगदीश मंदिर
A 17th-century Vishnu temple just outside the north gate of the City Palace, with fine stone carvings and still busy with worshippers
Jagdish Temple was completed in 1651 by Maharana Jagat Singh I. It is dedicated to Vishnu (in his form as Jagannath) and is the largest Hindu temple in Udaipur. The temple stands on a raised platform reached by 32 steps, with a pair of stone elephants at the entrance. The main shrine has a North Indian Nagara-style spire, and its outer walls are covered with reliefs of dancers, musicians, elephants and cavalry. A small shrine facing the main hall houses a bronze image of Garuda, Vishnu's mount. During morning and evening prayers, devotees chant and ring bells, and visitors can watch from the side. Entry is free, but you must remove your shoes and cover your shoulders and knees, and photography is usually banned in the inner sanctum. The temple is only about 150 metres from the City Palace's north gate and can be linked on foot with the palace and Bagore Ki Haveli.
Opening hours
Approx. 05:00–14:00, 16:00–22:00
Nearby sights
- City Palace, Udaipur
- Bagore Ki Haveli
- Ambrai Ghat
- Lake Pichola & Lake Palace
- Vintage and Classic Car Collection
- Doodh Talai & Karni Mata Ropeway
- Gulab Bagh
- Jag Mandir