महाराणा कुम्भा (हरविलास सारदा - मेवाड़ साम्राज्य के अद्वितीय विजेता, निर्माता व विद्वान्)

Maharana Kumbha. called Kullus. When the sikhara is but the frustrum of a pyramid, it is often surmounted by a row of lions, as at Bijolli. The fane of Eklingji is of white marble and of ample dimensions. Under an open- vaulted temple supported by columns, and fronting the four faced divinity, is the brazen bull, nandi, of the natural size; it is cast, and of excellent proportions. The figure is perfect, except where the shot or hammer of an infidel invader has penetrated its hollow flank in search of treasure. Within the quadrangle are miniature shrines, containing some of the minor divinities. The high priest of Eklingji, like all his order, is doomed to celibacy, and the office is continued by adopted disciples. Of such spiritual descents they calculate sixty- four since the sage Harita, whose benediction obtained for the Guhilot Rajput the sove- reignty of Chitor. The town of Eklingji is separated from Nagada by a lake, which is one of the many artificial waters that beautify the Udaipur valley, and its bund or dam was built by 159