Kankroli is a small town, located at a distance of 65
kms from the city of Udaipur. Kankroli is mainly known for its temple,
which is sited on the banks of renowned Rajsamand Lake. Kankroli Temple
is popularly called as temple of Dwarikadhish. Dwarikadhish is one of
the names of Lord Krishna. This Temple is the most significant temple of
the Vaishnavas and Vallabhacharya sect. The chief deity of Kankroli
temple is believed to have imported from Mathura, the hometown of Lord
Krishna.
The idol of Lord Dwarikadhish was brought in 1671 A.D., during the rule
of Maharana Raj Singh. The idol was placed in the present temple, which
was constructed at the time of the inaugural ceremony of the Rajsamand
Lake in 1676 A.D. Shri Bal Krishna ji, the grand son of Vallabhacharya,
took the initiative to care for the deity. Since then, Kankroli Temple
is the third peeth (religious temple) of Vaishnav religion as Pushtimarg
(way to completion).
Kankroli Temple would definitely remind you of the famous Nathdwara
temple, which we have discussed in the other article of this section.
Dwarikadhish Temple has a very quiet and soothing ambience. It really
carries away all the tensions at once and bestows a heavenly bliss. In
the complex of the Temple, there is a small garden where you can sit and
enjoy the beauty of nature. You will also come across a library that
possesses a huge compilation of old books. Kankroli Temple has also
maintained a band group.
Kankroli temple is the biggest temple of Lord Dwarikadhish in Kankroli
and ranks very high among all the temples of Vallabhacharya.
Dwarkadheesh Temple offers a tranquil view of the cool and calm
Rajsamand Lake. Every year, people in large numbers come to visit this
temple from all over India. If you are visiting Udaipur, you must visit
this temple of Dwarikadhish, to receive the blessings of Lord
Dwarikadhish.
Dwarkadhish Temple of Kankroli is dedicated to Lord Krishna. Read more about Dwarikadhish Temple of Rajasthan.
Kankroli Temple
| Location: | 65 kms from Udaipur, In Kankroli Rajsamand |
| Built in: | 1676 A.D |
| Dedicated to: | Lord Dwarikadhish (Krishna) |
| How to reach: | One can easily reach Kankroli Temple from Udaipur city by taking Regular Buses or by hiring Taxis |