Help Preserve Eklingji Temple, Kailashpuri (Udaipur)
After 1291 years of history, Eklingji Temple, Kailashpuri (Udaipur) needs our help to stand strong for the next century. Your support makes that possible.
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High-resolution photography and 3D scanning create a permanent digital record. If restoration is ever needed, we have the exact specifications.
Professional conservation work including structural repairs, surface cleaning, and preventive measures to stop further deterioration.
Educational workshops, local awareness campaigns, and sustainable tourism initiatives that benefit surrounding communities.
Cultural Heritage
The foundational act by Bappa Rawal in 734 CE transcended mere temple construction, establishing a unique political theology for the Guhilot dynasty. By declaring himself the *Dewan* (regent) of Lord Eklingji, the Mewar rulers formally acknowledged Shiva as the true sovereign, thereby legitimizing their temporal authority as divine agents. This profound conceptualization of kingship, where the ruler served the deity, became a defining characteristic of Mewar's governance and identity. The original shrine, likely modest, gradually evolved, with significant architectural enhancements during the Gurjara-Pratihara period in the 10th century. This era witnessed the integration of sophisticated Maru-Gurjara architectural elements, transforming the nascent sanctuary into a more elaborate complex, reflecting the region's burgeoning artistic and religious patronage. Following the devastations inflicted during the Delhi Sultanate invasions in the late 13th and early 14th centuries, particularly under rulers like Alauddin Khalji, the temple underwent extensive rebuilding. Maharana Raimal (r. 1473-1509 CE) is notably credited with a major restoration, significantly enhancing the main temple's *mandapas* and *garbhagriha*, and possibly installing the iconic *Chaturmukhi Lingam*. This period of reconstruction not only revived the physical structure but also reaffirmed the Mewar dynasty's unwavering devotion and commitment to their tutelary deity. Within the complex, the ancient Lakulish Temple stands as a testament to the historical prevalence of Pasupata Shaivism, an early and influential Shaivite sect, indicating the site's deep roots in diverse Shaivite traditions.
Architectural Heritage
Built in the Maru-Gurjara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Kalinga architecture style, Rajasthani Temple architecture style style, showcasing traditional construction methods and artistic craftsmanship.
Educational Resource
An important learning resource for students, researchers, and anyone interested in understanding our architectural heritage.
Local Benefits
Preservation efforts create opportunities for local communities through tourism, traditional skills, and cultural activities.
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- 4Supports documentation, restoration, and community engagement
- 5Helps prevent deterioration of irreplaceable cultural heritage
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