Kumbha Shyam Temple
The Kumbha Shyam Temple is one of most popular temples in Chittorgarh. Named
after the Rana Kumbha, it is one of the most visited temples in the region.
The Temple also known as Temple of Varah. The Kumbha Shyam Temple is
situated near the Fateh Prakash Palace.
The Chittorgarh Kumbha Shyam Temple was built by Rana Kumbha. A visit to
this temple of Chittorrgarh will also reveal a lot about the versatile king.
You will be able to learn that Rana Kumbha has a great taste for art and
music.
The visit will also reveal that he was a follower of Hinduism. It is the
actually the prime reason for which Rana Kumbha built so many Hindu temples.
The architecture is an exponent of the Indo-Aryan style and shares its
similarity with the Kali Mata ki Temple in the city. The temple is placed on
an elevated plinth. The chambers of the temple are divided into:
• The open pradakshinapath or the passageway
• Ardha-mandapa or the half pavilion
• The mandapa or the pavilion
• The antarala or the small antechamber
• The innermost sanctum sanctorum or the garbhagriha
The interiors of the temple comprise of the pyramidal structure. It consists
of the idols of the different Gods and Goddesses of the Hindu mythology with
eight regents. The walls of the inner sanctum are defined with carved
sculptures. Intersection of loops and designs appear in the archway. The
image of Garuda stands under the canopy facing the temple.
The Kumbha Shyam Temple of Chittorgarh still stands in the city with an air
of grandiosity of its yesteryears.
Getting There
Numbers of private bus services are available in Chittorgarh, connecting all
major cities in India. There are regular bus services from Chittorgarh to
other cities in Rajasthan and India. Bus services operate for Delhi, Mount
Abu, Jaipur, Indore, and Ajmer.
The nearest airport is the
Maharana Pratap Airport at Udaipur, about 90 km from Chittorgarh.
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