Meera Temple
The Meera Temple is one of the most popular temples in Chittorgarh.
Dedicated to Meera Bai, the temple has both historical and religious
significance. A visit to this temple is must during the Chittorgarh tours.
The visit to the Meera Temple is always an enriching experience. The visit
to the temple will not only be a visit to the pilgrimage spot. It will also
make you aware of Meera Bai. She was an ardent devotee of Lord Krishna. You
will also come to know about the religious belief that says Krishna drank
the poison himself to save Meera Bai. That is the reason why his body turned
blue.
You will also come to know that Meera Bai dedicated his entire life to Lord
Krishna.
This religious belief attached to the temple attracts a large number of
devotees. The Meera Temple in Chittorgarh was built during Rana Kumbha's
reign. He was the one who patronized the temple. It is a perfect temple
located in a place that has a deep rooted association with the rich history
of Rajasthan. Though most of the tourists visiting the place are attracted
by its rich history but presence of this famous temple adds a new dimension
to Chittorgarh tour packages.
The architecture of the temple is also something to look for. The splendid
architecture of the temple is also one of the reasons for it being a famous
temple in Chittorgarh. On visiting the temple, you will be able to see the
carved statue of the five human bodies and one head. This statue is a
manifestation of the fact that there is no division on the basis of caste
and creed. The temple located in the premises of Kumbha Shyam will also make
you aware of Indo Aryan style architecture. The temple is also very close to
the Fateh Prakash Palace. While visiting either of them, you can easily pay
a visit to the other one.
The visit to the Meera Temple will also let you know about various
significant historical facts. You will learn Rajput's inclination towards
Hinduism. Moreover, it will also reveal the fact that this is the only
temple which escaped the seize by Alauddin Khilji during the 16th century.
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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