ЁЯХЙ ЁЯЪй ЁЯЗоЁЯЗ│ ЁЯФ▒таА таА Eklingji┬аis a┬аShiva┬аtemple complex in┬аUdaipur District┬аof┬аRajasthan┬аin western┬аIndia. Eklingji is believed to be the ruling deity of┬аMewar┬аPrincely State and the┬аMaharana┬аrules as his┬аDewan.таА таА The history of Eklingji Temple is recorded in the Ekalinga Mahatmya, a historical text written in the 15th century. According to the text, the original temple was built in 734 A.D. by ruler Bappa Rawal. The temple has been a victim of loot and plunders during the rule of Delhi Sultanate. The original temple and its idols were physically damaged.таА таА In the late years, the temple was renovated and modified by many kings to preserve the glory and faith of people in Shri Eklingji. The temple originally belonged to Pashupata sect, then Nath sect and post 16th century it is managed and controlled by Ramanandis.таА таА In the 14th century, post-invasion, the first idol was placed by Hamir Singh in the main temple. In the 15th century, Rana Kumbha renovated the temple by adding the Vishnu temple. In the 1460 inscription, Rana Kumbha is described as the accomplice of Lord Eklingji.таА таА Later in the 15th century, the temple was again attacked by the Malwa SultanateтАЩs Ghiyath Shah. He was defeated by the Rana Raimal, the son of Rana Kumbha. Rana Raimal captured Shah and procured ransom for his release. He used the money to reinstate the glory of the temple. This was the final rebuilding of the temple, and an idol of Eklingji was installed in the main temple complex.таА таА таА Eklingji Temple has a marvelous architecture. The temple is double storied with colossal pyramidal style roof and remarkably carved tower which adds to its beauty.таА таА Exterior- The exterior walls of temples are stretched with stairs which directly descends in the water.таА таА Entrance- On entering the temple, you will greet a silver image of Nandi (bull). According to mythology, Nandi is considered to be the gate-guardian deity of Mountain Kailasa. There are two other carvings of Nandi in brass and black stone in the temple.таА таА таА Rest in comments ЁЯСЗ таА таА ЁЯУ╕ DM for creditsтаА таА #templearchitecture #templelife #ancienttemple #templefacts #Eklingjitemple #rajasthan #rajasthantourism #rajasthani #rajasthandiaries (at Eklingji Temple (Mahadev)) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIAE7wrFiiK/?igshid=1s4thm5ispsxd