Brief
of the Diety: |
Enshrined in the Temple is the deity of Lord Jagannath
(the master of the world or Vishnu).
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Religious
sect to which the temple belongs: |
Vaishnav
(Sanatan) Religious
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Architecture
of the Temple: |
Important
Architectural Characteristics: |
The Four Armed black stone idol of Lord Vishnu is of the
human size and East facing. The height of the idol is 87
inches where as the niche is only 24 inches high. Right
to the principal idol, there are idols of Girdhar Gopal Lord Krishna (in black stone) and Shri Maha Laxmi.
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Important
Architectural Characteristics: |
Presently
this is a protected temple. From Sculpture and
architecture point of view it is unique. On a 25
ft. high plinth stands the temple 100 ft. high and
the flagstaff is 18 inch. Thick and 28 ft. high.
This is made of wood but covered with golden
layer. The edifice of the temple is propped by 50
pillars and every pillar is an
unparalleled work of sculpture. The Sabha Mandap
(prayer hall) is octogonal and on its walls are
the statuettes and depicted themes of various
mythological stories. Near
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On this statue many serpents have been shown
coiling around it. In the four corners of the
temple campus, there are other four small shrines
of Parvati, Gauri Shankar, Ganpati, Surya and
Shakti. The alloyed statue of Garudji is perhaps
the biggest in the world.At the back of the
sepents have been shown so beautifully that they
make the statue very grand and astonishing. There
is a flight of 32 marble steps to reach the
temple. On either side of the flight of steps
stands an elephant in stone with its trunk
uplifted as though it was welcoming the visitors.
These elephant have been built with a combination
of 11 stones blocks but the joints are never
visible. The kind of style of sculpture which
temples of Khajuraho temples have is also visible
here.
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Material
of Construction: |
The
Grayish Marble Stone, Lime, Mortar.
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Total
Construction Time: |
25
Years |
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Religious
aspects of temple: |
Devotion
to Lord Jagannath and daily prayers in the prescribed
scriptural way are the main things of the temple. This
temple holds unimportance almost people is the temple of
Jagannath ji at Puri. This is said to be a dream born
temple.
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Unique
features of the temple: |
This vaishnava temple is 125 ft. high from the ground
level and stands on 50 artistic columns. In the four
corners of the temples are also small shrines. The Garud
statue is one of the best in the world. Out of the
sanctum sanctorum there are countless statues of various
postures and in various moods and they depict themes of
all sects and their doctrines.
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Festivals
& Fairs in Temple (Main Events): |
Janmasthami,
Dev Jhulani Ekadashi, Deepawali, Holi, Nirjala Ekadashi,
are they main festivals while the Rathyatra or carriage
drive is one of the most celebrating functions.
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Timings: |
Morning
Time: |
from
4.00 am |
Evening
Time:
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till
10.00 pm |
Custom
& Traditions of Temple: |
Pooja
is performed on the pattern adopted at the Jagannath
temple of the Puri. The Priests are of the same family
who over the generation have been acting as priests. The
Rath Yatra is Carried through the the main fairs
of the city of Udaipur.
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Details
of Temple: |
Sanctrum:(Sanctorum) |
1 |
Others: |
The
Prayer hall, the sanctum sanctorum, circumambulatory
paths etc. Provide the facilities to the devotees for
Parikrama.
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Vandana
(If any particular) in text: |
Lord
Jagdish Ji (God Vishnu) is worshiped with the singing of
traditional prayers and various stores (hymns). |
Issues
requiring global attention for conservation, protection
and improvement of the temple: |
The Temple is under the protection of the Devasthan
Vibhag. Some years ago renovation of the temple was done
by Avas Vikas Sansthan. The statutes were also cleaned.
Presently also a marble hall is being built around the
parikrama or the circumambulatory paths.
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