Walking up the hill past several tailoring shops and other stores catering to tourists, we turned left to visit the Jagdish Mandir. A 17th century Hindu temple made of white marble, the Jagdish Mandir begged at least a few minute’s visit. A few women sat below the stairs with large baskets of flower garlands ready for sale for temple worship. Up one side of the stairs a group of women gathered, chanting and clapping their hands. Two sadhus, with their brightly painted foreheads and orange outfits, posed for tourists wanting to take their photo for a tip. Circumnavigating the temple, the exterior was a feast for the eye, with elaborate carvings of dancing figures, elephants, and deities covering the entire surface.
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