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 Chittorgarh is one of the most frequented places in Rajasthan. In fact the history of Chittorgarh is more intense and gory then in the other parts of Rajasthan. It is a long saga of battles, bloodshed, land acquisition, and Jauhar. Located in the Southern part of Rajasthan on the banks of the Gambhir River this erstwhile city is replete with derelict forts, palaces, and quaint temples. The Chittaur Fort is one of the hot spot of the tourist. Located on a cliff it bears testimony of the siege of Chittorgarh for three times by Alauddin Khilji, Bhahadur Shah and Akbar. If you have a historic bent of mind then Tours to Chittorgarh is a must as it gives you some idea about the true heritage of Rajasthan in India. The many Temples in Chittorgarh are some of the most visited spots here. Meera Temple, Chittorgarh is dedicated to Meera Bai, the princess who dedicated her whole life to Goddess Krishna.
History of Meera Temple:
Meera Bai the Rajput princess was an ardent devotee of Krishna. It is said that she was saved from poisoning because Krishna drank the poison herself as a resultant effect his whole body turned blue. It was built during the reign of Rana Kumbha who patronized the building of Hindu temples.
Description of Meera Temple:
Outside the Meera Temple in Chittorgarh there is a carved statue of five human bodies and one head. It signifies tolerance and that all caste and creed ultimately is the same. The temple lies in the same premises of the Kumbha Shyam. It is built in an Indo Aryan style. The temple lies close to the Fateh Prakash Palace. The Rajputs were followers of Hinduism and to that effect they built many a temples. Most of these temples were seiged during the times of Rana Pratap by Alauddin Khilji and again by Akbar at the end of 16th century. However this is one temple which escaped the hammer of the barbarians.
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