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Jagat Shiromani Temple
Jagat Shrimoni Temple was
constructed by Shri Kankawatiji, Maharani of Maharaja Man Singh I,
in the commemoration of her beloved son Maharaja Kumar Jagat Singhji
in 1601. Her son died in the year 6th Oct.1599, while his father was
busy in accumulation the political magistracy of the Mughal emperor
Akbar in Eastern India.
The Temple houses the idol of Lord Krishna and is famous with the
celebrated saint-poetess Mira Bai. The old temple of Narsinghji and
a step well Panna Mian ki Baodi, which still bears witness to its
past glory.
The temple is a perfect example of northern Indian (Nagar) style
architecture. It has a porch, assembly hall and the sanctum with a
very high shikhar. The outer walls of Jagat Shiromani are adorned
with the sculptures of different gods and goddess. An enticing
murals in the ceiling of its assembly hall are religious in
character and represent the 17th Century art of Amber.
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