Ambika Mata Temple, Jagat, Rajasthan

Ambika Mata Temple, Jagat, Rajasthan

Ambika Mata Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Goddess Durga located in the village of Jagat near Udaipur City in Udaipur District, in the western Indian state of Rajasthan. This Temple is famously called as Khajuraho of Rajasthan or  Khajuraho of Mewar. The temple is preserved by the State Department of Archaeology and Museum, Rajasthan.

History

The temple was believed to be built in 960 CE. There is an inscription dated to 1306 CE recording the genealogy of Bagar clan rulers. 

The Temple

The temple is an early, transitional, example of the style known as Maru-Gurjara architecture. This Temple is facing towards east with a two storied entrance mandapa. Sculptures of Maithuna figures, Ashta Matrikas and scenes from Samudra Mandan can be seen on pillars and ceilings of the entrance mandapa. This temple is enclosed by compound walls on all sides. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum, Sabha Mandapa and entrance porch. The Sabha Mandapa has projections on two of its sides with beautifully carved windows.

The Sanctum houses Ambika, a form of the Hindu Goddess Durga. The exterior walls of the Sanctum and Sabha Mandapa are richly decorated with various forms of Goddess Durga, Mahishasura Mardhini, Nava Durga, Veenadharini, Saraswathi, Ganpati in dancing posture, Yama, Kuber, Vayu, Indra, Lakshmi, Saptamatrikas, Surasundaris, Apasaras, dikpalakas, maithuna figures, dancers, musicians, floral motifs and geometrical patterns.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 34 Kms from Udaipur, 36 Kms from Udaipur Bus Station, 37 Kms from Udaipur Railway Station, 42 Kms from Udaipur Airport and 426 Kms from Jaipur. The Temple is situated on a regular bus route via Kurawad and can be easily accessed from Udaipur.

Location