Neelkanth Mahadeo Temple, Kumbhalgarh

Neelkanth Mahadeo Temple, Kumbhalgarh

Neelkanth Mahadeo Temple is a famous Shivji temple located near the Kumbhalgarh Fort. Built in 1458 AD, it has a six feet high Shivling which is made of stone and dedicated to Lord Shiva. Shivji is the only diety in that area. Legends says that King Rana Kumbha used to worship this deity. King was also beheaded by his own son when he was offering prayers at the shrine.

Rana Kumbha was so tall that when he sat for the offerings of prayer at the floor, his eyes were on the same level of the Shivling. Neelkanth Mahadeo Temple is situated to the east of the Vedi shrine. It also has entrance from all four direction and consists of a sanctum and an open pillared mandap all around.

Inscription on the left pillar of the western gate tells about the renovations done by Rana Sanga.

How To Reach Neelkanth Mahadeo Temple, Kumbhalgarh

By Road: Neelkanth Mahadeo Temple is located in the Rajsamand district near Kumbhalgarh and 101 km from Udaipur. One can easily reach here by bus or taxi.

By Rail: Neelkanth Mahadeo Temple is well connected through nearest Falna and Rani Railway station to major cities railway stations like Delhi, Agra, Mumbai, Chennai, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Jaipur, Ahmedabad.

By Air: Neelkanth Mahadeo Temple can be reach through nearest Udaipur Airport which is well connected with regular domestic flights to Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Jodhpur and Jaipur.