Shree Eklingji Trust initiated the work of conservation and restoration of Shree Neemuch Mataji Temple and Shree Kheemuch Mataji Temple situated on Aravali Hills overlooking Lake Baghela, Kailashpuri, Near Nagda, Udaipur.

The Deity at Shree Kheemuch Mataji Temple was allegedly stolen by smugglers specializing in the theft of Idols many years ago. It was subsequently recovered by the Government and returned to the trust at The City Palace, Udaipur. Taking a considered approach, the construction carried out by the Shree Eklingji Trust has been carried out to reflect the values of both religion and tourism.

Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar of Udaipur, Chairman and Managing Trustee, Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation appointed Mr. Mahendra Kumar Nagraj whose experience and sensitivity in this field of work has been commended. The temples were restored according to blueprints from the old structure. A dharmshala (lodge) for visitors has also been built at the back of Shree Neemuch Mataji Temple.

On the 9th March, the idol of Shree Kheemuch Mataji was moved from The City Palace, Udaipur to the temple in a procession and placed in the restored temple of Shree Kheemuch Mataji Temple on the 12th March after performing the religious rituals.

Shree Kheemuch Mataji Temple before and after restoration

Shree Neemuch Mataji Temple before and after restoration

In both the temples, a four-day 'Nav Chandi Mahayagya' concluded with a large institutional ceremony.

There is an interesting history behind the inception of these temples which, as stated by Shree Eklingh Mahatma, goes as follows.

"Once 'Yavans' attacked Mewar and because of it there were breaches in the security of Shree Eklinghnath ji. So to overcome the trouble, Goswami Shree Maharaj, prayed to 'Vindhyavasni', and 'Rashtrasen Mata' showed herself and placed three of her strengths viz Shree Aburdaa ji, Shree Kheemuch Mataji and Shree Neemuch Mataji on the mountains covering Shree Eklingnath ji. Later as the time passed by, the temples wrecked."

Procession of Shree Kheemuch Mataji
at The City Palace Complex

Rituals at Shree Kheemuch Mataji Temple at Kailashpuri

Aarti of Shree Kheemuch Mataji at Kailashpuri