The ancient Capital of Mewar
Midway between Udaipur and Nathdwara and located next to the Bagela Lake, dotted with scenic spots and in the lap of the Aravallis, are a group of 108 temples. Situated at the foothills of Eklingji, is a place of great antiquity and was the first capital of Mewar rulers. Legend has it, that it was founded by Nagaditya, the Fourth Mewar king in the 6th. Century and soon became a stronghold of the Sisodia’s.


Associated with Lord Shiva and a few of the temples date’s back to the 10th Century Chiseled out of sandstone and marble, the main temple enshrines a four faced Shiva with an enormous double storied mandap, under a huge pyramidal roof.


A nine feet idol of Tirthankar Shantinathji’s, in a sitting posture had created a great deal of awe amongst the locals. Subsequently, the place was named as “ADBHUT JI “ (meaning literally amazing.)


For trekkers, the historic temple Perched on a hilltop with beautiful carvings, this place offers a view of the Lake Bagela surrounding temples, and the fortified walls of Eklingji.

An added attraction is the Sas Bahu temple. Records reveal that along with Jainism, Vaishnavism and Shaivism received royal Patronage under the then ruling Guhila dynasty of Mewar. The Vishnu Temple, built by Yasomati, wife of the commander in chief of the Mewar rulers, was destroyed, but what remains are two beautiful Temples - SAS BAHU - dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Made of Granite, the carvings and deep inlaid work are remarkable and even today have withstood the passage of time and the vagaries of weather.