This unique temple has a very unusual wooden roof, half of which forms a spiky spire. Inside, fabulous, detailed wood carvings dating from the 11th to 16th centuries include scenes from the Mahabharata and Ramayana around the top of the walls. It's about 10 minutes' walk west of the bus station, through the Udaipur bazaar street.
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