Two interesting Hindu temples are a short 40 minute drive from Udaipur.

Nagda is a rural area that has Sasbahu temples from the 10th Century dedicated to Vishnu. We enjoyed exploring these small temples which have beautifully intricate carvings which reminded us of a miniature Angkor Wat which is located in Cambodia.

Some carvings include embracing lovers to which couples are supposed to pay homage to when visiting which must be why it is a popular place for pre-wedding photo shoots.

Only a short distance away, we visited the Eklingli Temple which is still active. Eklingli means “Lord Shiva” & this home to the manifestation of Shiva.

It is lovely marble complex containing 108 temples. The first temple was built in 734 CE. Most of the complex was entirely rebuilt in the 15th Century.

We arrived just in time to take off our shoes & enter the temple during prayers. Unfortunately, no photography is allowed inside the marble temple which also beautiful carvings & religious icons.

Also, no mobile phone usage is allowed in the temple & we saw the custodians enforcing that restriction.

We got in line with the large crowd, enjoyed the chanting, & listened to the music while we slowly moved in single file through the complex until we reached the main Shiva statue.

At this point, visitors can offer prayers & leave flower offerings before exiting the holy shrine.

You are also allowed to visit a handful of smaller temples which each contain a lesser deity. Upon hearing many bells ringing very loudly for a prolonged time, we knew the ceremony was over.

Outside the temple we enjoyed seeing & interacting with a few cows & seeing the local shops.

Afterwards, we enjoyed a relaxing lunch back in Udaipur during which I enjoyed a mojito.

The next day we also visit visited Badi Lake located in the Bahubali Hills.