Eklingji Temple, Udaipur – Legends

Eklingji Temple, Udaipur – Legends

Indra worshipped Eklingji here:

As per legend, Lord Indra was afflicted with Brahmahatya for killing Vritrasur. He sought the advice of his guru Brihaspati for relief from the sin. Brihaspati advised him to worship Lord Eklingji for relief. As advised, Indra worshipped Lord Eklingji and was relieved from the sin for killing Vritrasur.

Eklingji saved Kamdhenu Nandini from the army of Viswamitra:

As per legend, Kamdhenu Nandini was scared of the army of Vishwamitra and sought the shelter of Lord Eklingji. Later, she was able to successfully overcome the army of Vishvamitra with the help of Lord Eklingji.

Takshaka Kunda:

As per legend, Takshaka, the serpent king was frightened by the serpent sacrifice of Kuru King Janamejaya and sought the shelter of Lord Eklingji. He was saved from the wrath of Janamejaya with the grace of Lord Shiva. In gratitude, Takshaka excavated a Kunda in this temple. This Kunda came to be called as Takshaka Kunda.

Bappa Rawal:

As per legend, Lord Shiva appeared in the dream of Bappa Rawal, the founder of Mewar dynasty and solved the problem of Bappa Rawal which he was facing during that time. In gratitude, Bappa Rawal built the Eklingji Temple in the honor of Lord Shiva. It is also believed that Lord Shiva had directly empowered Bappa Rawal to establish the Mewar dynasty.