History
The Shamlaji Temple stands in honour of Lord Vishnu. The magnificence of the temple is enhanced by stone carvings, idols of gods, nymphs, musicians and celestial dancers, domed ceilings, and a towering spire. Scenes from the epic stories Mahabharata and Ramayana grace the walls of this 11th-century temple. According to local lore, the temple originated when surrounding tribes began worshipping an idol in a makeshift space at a riverside field. Soon they referred to the idol as Kaliyo Dev or "Dark Divinity". A local merchant built a more permanent structure to house the deity which was later beautified by the Idar rulers.
Years ago the Idar rulers gave the Jagiri of Shamlaji temple to the Modhari Raoji with other villages like Revdar, Devdar, Napada, Khalsa, Sunsar, Modhari, etc. At present the Raoji of Modhari hold a part in Shamlaji Temple and they also take care of their lord Shamliya.
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