Jagdish Temple in Udaipur, Rajasthan
The Jagdish temple is situted in the town not far from Tripolia (Three arched) GAte of the Palace. This eighty foot high edifice which can be seen rising above its neighboring roofs (and clearly visible from the Lake Palace) was built by Maharana Jagat Singh in 1651.
A flight of thirty two steps rised to the large central temple which is ornmented with much excellentcarving. among which can be found a black stone image of Loard Vishnu as Jagnath, Lord of the Universe. Facing the entrance, in an enclosed shine, is a fine bronze figure og Garuda, a human form with wings and face of an eagle, who was the stead of Lord Vishnu and carried the God on the back.
The Sanskrit inscription by Krishna Bhatt, written in 1961, tells you more about the life and times of Jagat Singh. The local tourist guide will be able to give you a gist of what the inscription at Udaipur Temple Jagdish means.