The colour full state of Rajasthan cast a spell on its
visitors from the very moment they set their foot on the historic land that
yells of the heroic deeds of the Rajput warriors. The impressive forts and
monuments hide nothing but tell the valiant and bravery of the royal kings
who left an indomitable mark on the Soil of Rajasthan that even history will
find hard to erase out. The royal glory and memories comes afresh as one
enters the Palaces , forts, temples, havelis rare to be found elsewhere.
Temples
too, adore the beautiful landscape of the state where devotees from all
parts of India come to pay homage to their Deities. The temples are a mix of
the Hindu and the Jain temples as the Marwari community that resided in the
state in large numbers belongs to the Jain Religion. Strict towards the
norms of their religions, some of the vegetarian Jain families even avoid
the use of onion and cardamom as these items are believed to fall in non
vegetarian menu.
Jain temples of Jaisalmer
Few finely constructed Jain temples can be found that were created between
the 12th century to the 15 th century. Dedicated to Rishabji and
Sambhanathji, the temples also contains some extremely old manuscript inside
the premises which unfolds the history and conditions that prevailed in the
times of the early decades.
Sri Mahavirji Temple, Sawai Madhopur
The temple created with ancient and modern architecture, contemporary in
design is highly ornamented and carved with the main temple having the idols
of Jain saints placed within the pillars. There is built a small complex of
temples within a larger temples with white sandstone having cupolas of red
sandstone. The chatris is visible from a long distance. There is the huge
status of Shantinath, one of the founders to the jain religion, which stands
at a high of 32 feet and a tower is there where the footsteps of Lord
Mahavira are found.
Jain
Temples, Ranakpur
Located in the Pali districts, the lush green valleys and streams of
Ranakpur catches the attention of the travellers from the depth of the
heart. The temples were built during the reign of Rana Kutch in the 15th
century. Enclosed from outside the entire temple premises has four
subsidiary shrines and twenty four pillared halls and eight domes supported
by over hundred columns. The columns are intricately carved and the central
sanctum holds the deity of Rishabji in the Chamukha temple.
Dilwara Jain temples in Mount Abu
Placed about a distance of two and a half kilometres from Mount Abu, the
Jain temples dates back to the 11th century to the 13th century. Known all
over the world for the decorative use of marbles, there are five legendary
jain temples and considered to a sacred destination for the Jains. Carved
with simple elegance the temples symbolises simplicity and speak of honesty
and encourages peace and novelty. Built amidst hills, no other jain temples
come closer to the architectural greatness of these temples. The five
temples are Shri Adinath ji temple at Vimal Vasahi, Shri Neminathji temple
at Luna Vasahi, Shri Rishabji temple at Pithalhar, Shri Parshavnathji temple
at Khatar Vasahi and Shri Mahaveer Swamiji temple at Mahaveer.
Juna jain Temple
Constructed around 13th century,the Jain temple in Barmer is ascertained
from an inscription carved on a stone adjacent to the right of the temple.
Scarcely populated as of today, the Jain temple is near the old fort
encompassing an area of 15 sq km. It is believed that the Jain temple was
created by the Junas who vacated the place later.
Rajasthan
Temples
