Jagat (Ambika Mata Temple)

The small village of Jagat that is commonly known as the 'Khajuraho of the Rajasthan' is famous for the Ambika Mata Temple that dates back to the 961 AD. Located 50 kilometers from the South-East of Udaipur, the beautiful Jagat (Ambika Mata Temple) is known for its fine sculpture and art. The mother Goddess residing here is Ambika Mata who is the main deity. Among the other idols worshipped here is Goddess Durga. Jagat (Ambika Mata Temple) is one of the best options of Excursions around Udaipur.

Though small the Ambika Mata Temple in Rajasthan is immensely popular because of the towered altar and mandapa. Dating back to the Pratihara period, the Ambika Mata Temple in Jagat is one of the few temples that have survived the ages. See the beautiful decorative windows on the north and the south of the mandapa that are carved with ornamented panels. The artistically carved porch is protected by an angled eave. The doorway that leads to the altar reflects some of the delicate art works that is simply to drive you crazy. The altar of the temple houses the main image of the deity. Enjoy the majestic creation of the ceiling of the prayer hall of the Jagat (Ambika Mata Temple) that is engraved beautifully.

Get mesmerized as you see the multi- lobed motifs and the medallions, the figurative panels and the dancing Ganesha of the beautiful Jagat (Ambika Mata Temple). The minutely carved figurative panels are protected by numerous miniature caves that are elegantly designed. In addition to the gracious images of the goddess Durga, you can find a number of other figurines that are sensuously posed. High above the walls are figures of musicians, amorous couples, and holy sages who stand in stark comparison to these figures. The Junoesque tower that towers above the altar from all the corners of the Jagat (Ambika Mata Temple) has some of the minute motifs carved all along them.