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Richard- us arriving at udaipur 2009
Durbar Hall,City Palace
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Udaipur has been the setting for the Indian segments of the James Bond film Octopussy which were film at the Lake Palace and in the city. ‘James Bond’ actually stayed at the Shiv Niwas Hotel in the film. The Lake Palace was the setting for the home of the temptress villain Octopussy.
Scenes from The Jewel in the Crown (British t.v. series) was also filmed in Udaipur.
The 15th century temple complex is made up of white marble, has 29 halls and there is veritable forest of columns with impressive carvings.
What is fascinating is that every each of the temple’s 1,444 pillars is carved with different patterns. (see additional photos)
The entrance to non-Jains is free, but you have to pay a fee to use your camera/video. Remember you have to remove your shoes and leather goods are not allowed within the temple.
If you get the chance, definite opt for a night of roof top dining. This is offered at many small hotels etc and its a wonderful experience to be waitered on with an assortment of local dishes as well as just sit and taken in the breathtaking night view of the lake, City Palace and the Island lakes and palaces.
City Palace: Towering over a serene lake Pichola is one of the most magnificent of Rajasthani palaces built in parts by its legendary Maharana kings, yet exuding a strange uniformity of structure. Today City Palace, as it is called, with with elegantly carved arches, cupolas, romantic balconies, is a regal Heritage Resort. The inhouse Museum has many treats to the vision - the Mor Chowk with its beautiful blue peacock mosaics, the Manak or Ruby Mahal has figures made in glass and porcelain, Krishna Vilas and Zanana Mahal has beautiful paintings and miniatures, Bari Mahal is known for its eclectic garden and the princely Chini Mahal is covered with ornamental tiles.
Built by Maharana Jagat Singh I in 1651 the temple enshrines a black stone image of Lard Vishnu. There is a brass image of Garuda the Lord bird carrier. The exterior and the plinth are covered with base relief of alligators; elephants, horsemen and celestial musicians rise in tiers. Chanting, bells and music can be heard throughout the day. It is the largest and most splendid temple of Udaipur
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