Rishabdevji
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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