Meera Bai Temple

Meera Bai Temple in Chittorgarh was built in North Indian architecture , which has an open arcade in the region of the chamber with four pavilions in each angle. Located in the Chittorgarh fort, it is in the compound of Kumbha Shyam Temple. Chittorgarh fort is one of the largest forts in India and Rajasthan.
On the request of MeeraBai, an ardent devotee of Lord Krishna, her father in law "Maharana Sangram Singh I built a small Lord Krishna temple near the Kumbh temple. Kumbh temple is famously known as Kumbha Shyam Temple (Temple of Varah) which was built by Maharana Kumbha in 1449. There is also a small Chhatr in the temple wich was built in the memory of Meera’s saintl guru, Rai Das (Swami Ravidas) of Varanasi.

Importance of visit to Meera temple
The visit to the Meera temple is always an enriching experience. The visit to the temple will not only be a visit to the pilgrimage spot. It will also make you aware of Meera Bai. She was an ardent devotee of Lord Krishna. You will also come to know about the religious belief that says Krishna drank the poison himself to save Meera Bai. That is the reason why his body turned blue. You will also come to know that Meera Bai dedicated his entire life to Lord Krishna. This religious belief attached to the temple attracts a large number of devotees.

The Meera temple Chittorgarh was built during Rana Kumbha's reign. He was the one who patronized the temple. It is a perfect temple located in a place that has a deep rooted association with the rich history of Rajasthan. Though most of the tourists visiting the place are attracted by its rich history but presence of this famous temple adds a new dimension to Chittorgarh tour packages.

The architecture of the temple is also something to look for. The splendid architecture of the temple is also one of the reasons for it being a famous temple in Chittorgarh. On visiting the temple, you will be able to see the carved statue of the five human bodies and one head. This statue is a manifestation of the fact that there is no division on the basis of caste and creed. The temple located in the premises of Kumbha Shyam will also make you aware of Indo Aryan style architecture. The temple is also very close to the Fateh Prakash Palace. While visiting either of them, you can easily pay a visit to the other one.

The visit to the Meera tempe will also let you know about various significant historical facts. You will learn Rajput's inclination towards Hinduism. Moreover, it will also reveal the fact that this is the only temple which escaped the seize by Alauddin Khilji during the 16th century.