Udaipur is known as the city of beautiful lakes. It is said that once during his hunting expedition, Maharana Udai Singh met a holy sage in the Aravalli ranges. The sage directed the king to create a kingdom in this fertile valley, which would be protected by the high-rising Aravallis.
Consequently, Maharana Udai Sing established Udaipur in 1553 AD. It was also constructed for better defense against Mughal expansion.
We had the opportunity to visit the famous Jagdish temple in the city palace complex. It was built in 1651 by Maharana Jagat Singh 1 and dedicated to Lord Vishnu. A premier example of wonderful architecture, featuring intricate carvings, a 79-foot spire, and a bronze image of Garuda.
Source: https://ramaiswami.com/udaipur/
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