Lord Jagdish (Vishnu) · Rajasthan
Jagdish Temple
The towering Indo-Aryan marble temple in Udaipur's old city, raised by Maharana Jagat Singh in 1651. The Jagdish temple is the largest and most elaborate temple in Udaipur, raised by the Mewar royal family. Its three-storied tower, sculpted pillars and the black-marble image of Vishnu as Jagdish (lord of the universe) make it the spiritual centre of the old city.
About Udaipur.
The record1 min read→Its founding — Built in 1651 by Maharana Jagat Singh II of Mewar; carved out of a single granite block on top.
A verified route inside Jagdish Temple is not recorded here yet.
Start with what the shrine and its map can tell you.
What devotees come for
- The three-storied tower (mandapa) of Indo-Aryan style
- The black-marble murti of Jagdish, Lord of the Universe
- The annual Janmashtami procession through Udaipur
- Sought for prosperity and royal dignity
Recorded timings
- Opens
- 05:30
- Closes
- 20:30
- Morning aarti
- 05:30 — Mangala Aarti · 06:00 — general darshan
- Evening aarti
- 20:30 — closing Aarti
These hours are a reference, not a live schedule. Confirm current timings with the temple authority before travel.
Stay aware
What visitors and officials have reported
6 things people have run into at Jagdish Temple, 4 of them carried in an official advisory. Every line below comes from a page we opened and read ourselves. We name no individual.
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Around the town
Other things visitors have reported
Strangers near the temple, ghats, or rooftop cafes offer snacks, drinks, or cigarettes. In tourist areas of India this has been used to spike food or drink and then steal cash, phones, and papers.
What to do. Buy your own food and drinks. Do not take anything offered by a stranger, and do not leave a glass unattended.
Read the 3 sources
“Be wary of accepting drinks or food from strangers or leaving drinks unattended.”
GOV.UK · Official advisory · no date on the page · we opened this page on 10 September 2026
“Eat food that you buy yourself.”
Rajasthan Police · Official advisory · no date on the page · we opened this page on 10 September 2026
“Strangers approach tourists — often near ghats, rooftop restaurants, or on trains — and offer snacks, beverages, or cigarettes laced with sedatives.”
Before You Go · Visitors report · 29 April 2026 · we opened this page on 10 September 2026
On the road in
Prices well above the going rate
Auto-rickshaw drivers near the temple offer a cheap or free ride, then detour to craft, gem, or textile shops that pay them a commission.
What to do. Agree the fare to your actual stop before you sit down and say you do not want shop visits. Use a prepaid stand or an app auto if one is available.
Read the 2 sources
“Don't let the driver coax you into doing more shopping than sight seeing.”
“Avoid help of guide /driver while shopping. Try to avoid shops recommended by them.”
Rajasthan Police · Official advisory · no date on the page · we opened this page on 10 September 2026
“Drivers typically offer free or heavily discounted transport in exchange for visiting specific shops, or claim a shop is "on the way" to your destination when it is not.”
Before You Go · Visitors report · 29 April 2026 · we opened this page on 10 September 2026
Rigged auto fare old city
Autos waiting near the temple may run a broken or fast meter, or take a long way through side streets, then ask far more than the usual old-city fare.
What to do. Fix the price before the ride starts. Use a prepaid kiosk or an app auto when you can.
Read the 2 sources
“Otherwise settle the amount before embarking on the journey.”
Rajasthan Police · Official advisory · no date on the page · we opened this page on 10 September 2026
“Auto-rickshaw drivers in Udaipur's old city employ two related tactics: presenting meters that are disabled, stuck, or run at double speed”
Before You Go · Visitors report · 29 April 2026 · we opened this page on 10 September 2026
Other things visitors have reported
A well-dressed local starts a friendly chat near the temple and steers it toward cheap gems that can supposedly be resold abroad at a profit. The stones are usually low-grade or synthetic.
What to do. Do not buy gems from anyone who approaches you on the street. If you want jewellery, go only to a government-certified shop and ask for a bill.
Read the 2 sources
“Avoid carrying out business or developing relations for furthering business with unknown persons who are sweet talkers and at times impeccable turned out.”
Rajasthan Police · Official advisory · no date on the page · we opened this page on 10 September 2026
“A well-dressed local or someone posing as a fellow tourist strikes up conversation near Jagdish Temple or the lake ghats”
Before You Go · Visitors report · 29 April 2026 · we opened this page on 10 September 2026
Inside the complex
Donation collectors who are not from the temple
Someone posing as a priest or temple worker applies a tilak or gives a short blessing without being asked, then presses for a large donation.
What to do. Decline marks or blessings you did not request. If you wish to give, use an official donation box at the gate rather than cash pressed into a stranger’s hand.
Read the source
“self-appointed priests or individuals posing as temple staff approach visitors, apply a tilak (forehead mark) without asking permission”
Before You Go · Visitors report · 29 April 2026 · we opened this page on 10 September 2026
At the gates
Charges to leave shoes, phones or bags
Shoes must come off before entry. Some visitors are steered to pay a man to watch shoes at the steps, even though lockers exist and the extra payment is not required.
What to do. Use the lockers if they are open. A paid watcher at the steps is optional; you can leave shoes with the attendants without adding a fee.
Read the source
“You’ll need to leave your shoes with the attendants at the bottom of the stairs.”
Wanderlog · Visitors report · no date on the page · we opened this page on 10 September 2026
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Questions devotees ask
- Where is Jagdish Temple?
- Jagdish Temple is recorded at Udaipur, Rajasthan.
- Who is the presiding deity at Jagdish Temple?
- The presiding deity recorded for Jagdish Temple is Lord Jagdish (Vishnu).
Keep this shrine close
We do not sell darshan.Here is the temple’s own desk.
Temple World keeps the record. The timing, the ticket and the entry rule are the shrine’s to publish — read them there before you travel, and treat anything on this page as a reference only.
- The shrine’s own siteNot recorded for this shrine yetAsk the temple office directly rather than a travel pageNone
- Darshan optionsRecord a request for helpNo payment is taken. A request is not a bookingReference
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