Nagda is located at a distance of 23 kilometers from Udaipur. During the Rajput reign this place was known as Nagahrida or Nagadraha. The town was founded in the 6th century by Nagaditya of Guhilot. Nagda, around Udaipur, is of historically important, as it was the capital of ancient Mewar. But from 1222 to 1229 the town was plundered by Muslim invader, Altamash. Due to these invasions the town is almost in ruins. Once a prosperous region with several temples of Lord Shiva and Vishnu. Jain temples were also located here. But today what remains are the ruins of the holy shrines.

The local attraction here include the only temple that has survived the ravages of time is the Sas Bahu Temple. It was built in the 11th century. This temple is well known for its architecture. The intricately carved temple has two shrines-one belongs to Sas or the mother-in-law and the other to the bahu or daughter-in-law. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The temple is decorated with beautifully carved figures and other sculptures. The main entrance of the temple is through a doorway. It is decorated with carved lintels and a multi-lobed arch right at the centre.

Other than these there are 10 Hindu temples. These temples are simply built but the mandapas are embellished with motifs and sculptures. These sculptures comprise of idols of Rama, Balarama and Parashurama. The relief images in these shrines comprise of Dikpalas, maidens, amorous couples, narrative friezes.

A Jain Temple had been built during the rule of Rana Kumbha. This temple is dedicated to Adbhutji or the peculiar one. The temple has derived this name because of the strange shape of the idol. The major attraction of the temple is the statue of Jain saint Shanti Nath that is 9 feet in length.