Kalyanraiji Temple,
Todaraisingh, Rajasthan
Kalyanraiji 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. This temple is protected as monuments of national importance by the central Archaeological Survey of India.
Legends
As per legend, an apsara from
Indra Loka had to spend twelve years in earth due to a curse she incurred. A
local king named Digva offended her during her stay in earth. She got angry and
cursed him to be afflicted with leprosy. The king performed penance on Lord
Vishnu to get relief from the curse. Pleased with his penance, Lord Vishnu
conveyed the king that his idol will appear at the seashore and the king should
build a temple to house the idol through divine voice. As conveyed, he traced
the idol, brought it and installed here.
History
The temple is believed to be
built in 16th century CE. 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 stands over high raised platform. The temple consists of sanctum,
antrala and pillared sabha mandapa. The sanctum is pancharatha on plan. The
doorway of the sanctum has five bands of decoration and is intricately carved. The
lintel of the sanctum has an image of Ganesha. The sanctum enshrines an image
of Kalyanraiji.
The sikhara is
curvilinear with urushringas and karnashringas and a short griva
surmounted by amalaka. The bhadra niches enshrines images of Uma Mahesvara
on the north, Trimurthy on the west and Durga on the south. There is a unique
sculpture of Dholamaru on camel shown on the eastern exterior wall of the
pillared sabha mandapa on either side of the entrance.
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 1.55
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.
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