Kumbha
Shyam Temple, Chittorgarh, Rajasthan
Kumbha Shyam Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Chittorgarh City in Chittorgarh Taluk in Chittorgarh District in the western Indian state of Rajasthan. The Temple is situated inside Chittorgarh Fort near Rana Kumbha palace. This temple is protected as monuments of national importance by the central Archaeological Survey of India.
History
This temple was originally built in early 8 th century CE by King Manabhanga. He is probably identified with Manuraja, the last king of Mori Rajputs. He is also credited with the construction of Surya Temple (present Kalika Mata Temple) and Tripura Vijaya Temple. His contribution to Chittorgarh fort has been recorded in one of the inscriptions of Maharana Kumba of Mewar Kingdom. The temple was extensively renovated by Maharana Kumba in 15th century CE at the behest of his wife Meera Bhai. The Meera Bhai Temple in the temple complex was constructed in 15th century CE by Maharana Kumba.
The Temple Complex
For brief details, please refer
below link;
https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2022/06/kumbha-shyam-temple-chittorgarh-temple-complex.html
Connectivity
The Chittorgarh Fort is located
at about 5 Kms from Chittorgarh Bus Stand, 7 Kms from Chittorgarh Junction
Railway Station, 38 Kms from Nimbahera, 63 Kms from Bhilwara, 98 Kms from
Udaipur Airport and 116 Kms from Udaipur. Chittorgarh is situated on Bhilwara
to Nimbahera route. Chittorgarh is well connected to all parts of India by
roads. The Golden Quadrilateral Road Project and North-South-East-West corridor
expressways pass through Chittorgarh City.
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