Jagdish Temple, and Udaipur City Walk, Udaipur, India

Sep 1, 2026 | Asia, City, India, Religion

Jagdish Temple is a beautifully carved 17th-century Hindu temple in the heart of Udaipur, a picturesque city famous for its lakes, palaces, and historic Rajput architecture. 1253

Jagdish Temple: Old City, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001, India
Date Picture Taken: Feb, 2026

Jagdish Temple is a Hindu temple in the heart of Udaipur, just a short walk from the City Palace. It was built in 1651 by Maharana Jagat Singh I, ruler of the Mewar kingdom.

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We entered Jagdish Temple through a rear entrance rather than climbing the main staircase at the front.

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The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, worshipped here in the form of Jagannath, and remains an active place of worship. Visitors reach the main shrine by climbing a long, steep flight of stone steps.

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Built in the traditional Indo-Aryan style, the temple is especially notable for its tall, intricately carved tower and richly decorated stone exterior. The walls and pillars are covered with carvings of Hindu deities, elephants, dancers, musicians, and other figures.

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Despite being surrounded today by the busy streets and shops of central Udaipur, Jagdish Temple remains one of the city's most important religious landmarks and a fine example of 17th-century Mewar architecture.

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We went inside the temple, but photography was not allowed, so I have no photos of the interior.

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Walking around the temple and admiring its intricately carved stone exterior.

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This is the front of Jagdish Temple, with the long flight of stone steps leading up to the main entrance.

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From Jagdish Temple, we walked to the nearby Udaipur City Palace.

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Udaipur City Palace - Udaipur City Palace is a vast royal palace complex overlooking Lake Pichola, begun in 1559 by Maharana Udai Singh II and expanded by successive rulers of Mewar over nearly 400 years.