Rishabhdevji Temple, Dhulev
The Rishanhdevji temple is situated in Dhulev, 64 kms from Udaipur. This
temple, on the bank of the Koyal river, holds a special significance for people
of that area.
Elephants made of black stone welcome pilgrims as they
enter the temple. On the north is the image of Goddess Chakreshvari and on the
southern side, there is an image of goddess Padmavati. The Rishabhdevji temple
dates back to the 15th century.
Cloisters on the side house small images
of tirthankaras. Passing the stairs, one comes to the Navchauki. The idol of Lord
Rishabdev is 35 feet high and is placed on a 1.25 feet high stone and is the centre,
there are two bulls around an image of the goddess, in addition to statues of
elephants and lions. Also depicted beautifully are the sixteen dreams of Lord
Rishabdev's mother.
Navgrah composed of nine images, the holy throne
(singhasana) and the golden door are also attractive, as are the high spired domes,
and the spirals of the temple. The rites and rituals in this temple consist of
shuddhi in which water and milk is used. To make the atmosphere clean, pure and
fit for devotion, the area is incensed with fragrance. The images are decorated
and devotional hymns (bhajans) are sung and religious assemnblies are held regularly.
The image is called by several names.
The bhils call this black stone
image by the name of Kalaji. The image also called 'Dhulevdhani' because of its
location at Dhulev. A lot of saffron is presented here as offering to the Lord
and thus the name 'Kesariaji'. Close to Rishabhdevji are many more places of interest
- Pagyaji, Chandragiri, Bhim Pagalya, Bhattarak, Kirti Bhavan and the Peepli temple.
Every year a Rath - Yatra and fair is organised.
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