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Charbhuja Temple, Garhbor
Vishnu temple at Garhbor whose four-armed image is believed to have been worshipped by the Pandavas
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01 — The story
The story
Shree Charbhuja Nath Ji Mandir stands in the village of Garhbor in Rajsamand district, about two hours by road north of Udaipur. It is dedicated to Vishnu in his four-armed form, Charbhuja, and the image is believed to be one once worshipped by the Pandavas.
Legend says Shri Gang Dev was guided by a dream to recover the idol from water and install it here. The site is said to have seen some 125 battles over the centuries, and in times of danger the image was hidden underwater again until peace returned. The tall shikhara above the sanctum has an eight-sided dome flanked by two round spires. Inside are mirror work, golden doors to the sanctum and outer doors of silver. Garuda watches from the courtyard and two stone elephants guard the entrance.
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02 — About
About Charbhuja Temple, Garhbor
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03 — Plan your visit
Plan your visit
On the ground
- Access
- Nearest airport: Maharana Pratap Airport (UDR), Udaipur.; Nearest railway station: Udaipur City Railway Station (UDZ).
Where it is
Rajsamand, Rajasthan
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