Kala Pahar Temple, Todaraisingh, Rajasthan

Kala Pahar Temple, Todaraisingh, Rajasthan

Kala Pahar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Todaraisingh Town in Todaraisingh Taluk in Tonk District, in the western Indian state of Rajasthan. The Temple is situated atop Kala Pahar Hill. This temple is protected as monuments of national importance by the central Archaeological Survey of India.

History

The temple is believed to be built during the medieval period. Todaraisingh Town was founded by Rai Singh Solanki in 593 CE. The town was named after himself. Todaraisingh means settlement of Rai Singh.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east and is pancharatha on plan. The temple is originally said to have consisted of sanctum, antarala and sabha mandapa with kakshasanas and an entrance porch. The doorway of the sanctum has five bands of decoration. The sanctum is square on plan. Sculptures of incarnations of Lord Vishnu, Navagraha panel, wrestling scenes, mithuna figures and various Hindu deities can be seen scattered around the temple. There is an ancient tank situated near to the temple.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 2 Kms from Todaraisingh Bus Stand, 38 Kms from Kekri, 40 Kms from Tonk, 129 Kms from Pushkar, 116 Kms from Ajmer Junction Railway Station, 116 Kms from Jaipur Airport and 131 Kms from Jaipur. The temple is situated on Todaraisingh to Kekri route.

Location