Location: 22 kms in north of Udaipur, On National Highway No.8
Built by: Bappa Rawal
Built in: 734 A.D
Dedicated to: Lord Shiva
Highlights: 50 feet high image of Lord Shiva
It is a matter of great pride and good fortune of the Bhatt-Mewada caste, that it has the same lineal deity-Lord Eklingji as it is for the great valiant and brave Maharanas of Mewar. He is the lineal deity not only of Bhatt-Mewada caste, but also of the entire race of Mewad (Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaishya, or Shudra).
Eklingji Temple is one of the famous temple of Rajasthan. In 734 A.D., the temple was built by Bappa Rawal, in honor of their presiding deity Eklingji, a form of Lord Shiva.
The Maharana's of Mewar never called themselves the Kings of Mewar because the kingdom of mewar is belived to be that of Lord Eklingji alone. They have designated themselves as Maharana i.e secretary of Lord Eklingji who is the real king.
