Eklingji is located about twelve miles to the North of Udaipur in Rajasthan. Eklingji (Lord Shiva) whose temple is located here is said to be the guardian deity of Mewar. The temple occupies an area of about 2500 sq. feet and is about 65 feet in height. The temple area is a well fortified and a strong wall runs around it. The main entrance to the temple on the Western side welcomes visitors into a big hall, resting on profusely carved pillars. In this hall, is a silver image of Nandi. There are two more Nandis in the temple; one made of black stone and the other of brass.

The presiding deity, of Lord Shiva, was regarded as the virtual ruler, by the Maharajas of Mewar - who considered themselves to be regents (Dewans) under Eklingji.

Ekligji (Kailashpuri) is a town situated in a beautiful valley that attracts multitudes of visitors throughout the year.
The existing structure is one built out of the ruins of the one previously destroyed. The architecture resembles that of the Jain temples of Gujarat. Shiva is worshipped here as a four faced black marble image, the four faces representing Bhrama facing west, Vishnu facing North, Maheshwar facing South and Surya (Sun) facing the east. The flat top of the composite idol is covered with a Yantra, a mystic symbolic drawing, standing for the ultimate reality. Here, Shiva is worshipped as the Ultimate Reality, the supreme power, and the wholesome one - Parabhrama.

Shivratri is an the most important religious event, when the image of the deity is bedecked with jewellery and elaborate pujas performed.

The town of Eklingji has about 70 temples in all. Mention must be made of the Sas-Bahu marble temple, dating back to the 11th century. It is a fine specimen of ancient art with sculptural details. The Adbhudji Jain temple is of black marble. Other temples in Kailashpuri include those of Pataleshwar Mahadeo, Arbada Mata, Rathasan Devi, Vindhyavasini Devi.

Three temples, dedicated to Lord Shiva, Lord Hanuman and Navi Mata are among some noteworthy temples at Desuri around 16 km from Ranakpur. An old mosque situated here is also worth a visit. A temple dedicated to Parsuram Mahadeo, nestled in the hills, is also close by. Another nearby place, Ghanerao, abounds in Hindu temples. The most notable is the temple of Gajanand with life-size statues of the goddesses Riddhi and Siddhi. The statue in the main shrine is guarded by idols of Hanuman and Bhairon on either side.

The Muchhal Mahavir temple is situated about five-km from Ghanerao in the Kumbhalgarh Sanctuary. Its distinctive feature is the statue of Lord Mahavira with a mustache. The two statues of elephants guarding the gateways are splendid examples of temple decoration. In the vicinity are the Garasia tribal villages famous for their colorful costumes.