The Indian city of Udaipur, in the state of Rajasthan is known for the number of temples and for the artistic detail and architectural designs of those temples. One such temple is the Rishabhdeo Temple located just outside of the city, in the smaller town of Dhulev. Many followers of the Jain religion travel to this particular temple to make offerings of saffron to the Lord that this temple is dedicated, Lord Rishabhdeo. This is a devotional location for not only the Jains, but for the Bhils and the Vaishnavites as well, who make regular pilgrimages to this site when they are in the city of Udaipur. Lord Rishabhdeo is said to fulfill one’s desires and to grant wishes. There are many sculptures in the temple, carved out of stone, elephants, goddesses and the Lord Rishabhdeo. In the center of the temple are two carved oxen. More than twenty other idols are located throughout. Many tourists traveling and staying in the Udaipur five star hotels travel to this shrine specifically to receive blessings, and to view the incredible art work.
Another temple in the state of Rajasthan that many make pilgrimages to is the Ambika Mata Temple, named to the Goddess Ambika. This is also known by some as the Jagat Temple as it located in the town of Jagat, just outside of the city of Udaipur as well. It is also known for the intricate artwork, the carvings in the stone on the exterior of the temple. This temple is not as large as some of the other ones in the city, however the architecture does set it apart from the rest. The Goddess Ambika, is worshipped for the source of power and energy she contains within, and is almost always depicted seated on a lion or in the presence of one. The doorway and entrance hall are decorated with etchings and bas reliefs that surround the entire temple. This leads up to the main alter where the image of the Goddess is seated. There are many sculptures throughout the building, many dancing versions of Ganesh as well as other Gods and Goddesses, and panels depicting the various myths of the country, which is one of the reasons this smaller temple is so well known and should definitely be included in a tour of the beautiful temples in this area of India.
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