Pipaji Temple, Todaraisingh, Rajasthan

Pipaji Temple, Todaraisingh, Rajasthan

Pipaji 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 at the foothills inside the municipal area. This temple is protected as monuments of national importance by the central Archaeological Survey of India.

History

The temple is believed to be built in 15^th 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 west and stands over a high raised platform. The temple is built over an underground step-well and in dilapidated state. The temple consists of sanctum, antrala and sabha mandapa with an entrance porch. The sabha mandapa is enclosed by lower parapet walls with kakasanas in the interior. The sabha mandapa is square on plan and the pillars are intricately carved showing ghatapallava design, kirtimukha and bell motifs.

The sabha mandapa and the entrance porch portico are roofless. The sanctum is pancharatha on plan. The doorway of the sanctum has three bands of decoration. Vaishnava dvarapalas can be seen at the base of the doorjamb. The lintel of the sanctum has an image of Ganesha. There is no idol in the sanctum. The shikara over the sanctum would have followed nagara style.

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