Nadga is a sleepy little village, northwest of Udaipur, that is home to the beautiful Saas Bahu Temple complex. Nagda originally called as Nagdhara was founded by 4th Mewar King Nagaditya in the 6th century. the city was former capital of Mewar dynsty who ruled over nagda for seven generations. After the Mewar rule ended, the administartion of Nagda changed many hands. Different rules built many temples in and around the town of Nagda. Ruins of Shiva and Vishnu temples are found in plenty.

Nagda is known for the Saas Bahu Temple Complex, built by King Mahapala in the 10th century. The complex includes a cluster of Temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu and the two main temples are situated very close to each other, hence the name Saas Bahu. While the name would seem to imply a Mother-in-Law and Daughter-in-Law relationship, the Saas Bahu Temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu date back over 1,000+ years. The larger temple with a torana in front is called Saas while the smaller temple has octagonal ceilings and is called as Bahu. Both are constructed on a common platform.

Thankfully, the temples did not get fully mutilated by Mughal rulers like much of the other religious centers in the north of India. While the temples are themselves small, they nevertheless have intricate carvings that make it worth a quick outing from Udaipur - especially when combined with a visit to Eklingji which is only about 2 kms away.

Eklingji Temple, also close to both the city of Udaipur and the town of Nagda is made of sandstone and marble, dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple has an idol off four-faced Shiva and an enormous double stoned mandap under a pyramidal roof.

Among the other temples famous in Nagda is the Jain Temple, dedicated to Lord Adbhutji, meaning amazing and built during the rule of rana Kumbha. The temple hasa nine-feet high image of Shanti Nath, who was a Jain saint.

Other places to visit around Nagda are Khimaj Mata, a temple sitauted atop a hilltop. One has to climb to the top. Thge town of Deograh closeby is famous for the grand fortress of Anjaneshwar Mahadev Temple. Udaipur referredto as the City of Lakes is a tourist destination in itself with beautiful lakes, forts and palaces to visit. The most famous among them being the City Palace.