1. Dilwara Temples, Rajasthan

2. Temple ShreeMahavir Ji

3. Ranakpur Temple ShreeMahavir Ji

4. Chandkheri Temples

5. Padampuri Temples

6. Atishay Kshetra Tijara

Tour and travels Jain temples of Rajasthan-references -

Some of the tour Itineraries: -

 Journey Starting point Jaipur to Jaipur (3 Days Tour): -

 

From	To	Km	From	To	Km
Jaipur	Sanganare	10	Sanganare	Padam Prabhu	33
Padam Prabhu	Tijara	180	Tijara	Mahavirji	180
Mahavirji	Chamatkarji	115	Chamatkarji	Swaimadhopur	7
Swaimadhopur	Jaipur	150

 

             Journey starting from Kota to Kota (3 Days Tour): -

From	To	Km	From	To	Km
Kota	Kesorai Patan	70	Kesorai Patan	Jhalarapatan	154
Jhalarapatan	Chandkheri	55	Chandkheri	Chanwaleshwar	110
Chanwaleshwar	Bijolia	48	Bijolia	Kota	55

 

                 Journey starting from Udaypur to Udaypur (3 Days Tour): -

From	To	Km	From	To	Km
Udaypur	Keseriaji	70	Keseriaji	Ranakpur	160
Ranakpur	Mount Abu	185	Mount Abu	Ajmer	350
Ajmer	Nareli	12	Nareli	Pushkar ji	20
Pushkar ji	Nathdwara	28	Nathdwara	Udaypur	47

 

 

References: - for details about Maps of India or State, National highways & road network, Air Lines, railways, boarding and lodging etc check the index page Jain temples.

 

Rajasthan TOURIST OFFICES IN DELHI

Rajasthan
1. Department of Tourism (Rajasthan)
Tourist Reception Centre,,
Bikaner House, Pandara Road
New Delhi - 110 003, Ph. 23383837, 23389525, (R) 26182083 Fax: 23382823

 

 Map Showing Digambar Jain Tirth Kshetra-Rajasthan: -

 

 

Rajasthan-Showing Jain temples

1-Dilwara Temples, Rajasthan

Mount Abu is a hill station famous for its Dilwara temples.

Mount Abu is the only hill station of Rajasthan in the Godwad region of Rajasthan.

A pleasant retreat set amidst the lush forested hills, Mt. Abu is a green oasis in the barren deserts cape that is Rajasthan. Situated at the southern tip of the Aravali range the hill retreat owes its cool climate to its rich flora covering the entire hillside that includes coniferous trees and flowering shrubs. The road leading to Mount Abu is a curved one characterized by arid region dotted with huge rocks in weird shapes and high velocity winds. The only hill station in Rajasthan, Mount Abu is more than just a summer retreat. Its stunning array of exquisite Dilwara Jain Temples, dating back 11^th- 13^th centuries, make it a popular pilgrimage centre. ‘Abu’ according to a legend stands for the son of Himalayan, deriving its name from Arbuada,the powerful serpent who rescued Nandi, the sacred bull of Lord Shiva, from a chasm.

Mount Abu was an important Vaishnava and Shaivite pilgrim center up to the 11th century. Today, it is recognized the world over for it's magnificent Jain temples. No visit to Abu can be complete without a trip to the famed Dilwara temples. These temples are the greatest draw of Abu, apart from its salubrious clime. Half hidden by mango groves their sober exterior belies the wealth of their interior ornamentation. Wondrously carved in marble, the Dilwara temples enshrine various Jain tirthankaras, saints. Built between the 11th and 13th century, are famous for their superb carvings in marble. The Jain Dilwara temples of India are located about 2½ kilometers from Mount Abu, Rajasthan's only hill station.

The exquisitely carved marble temples of Dilawara in Mount Abu are the finest examples of Jain temples in India and are considered to be masterpieces of temple architecture. The hallmark of these temples is the crisp translucent shell-like treatment of marble, which surpasses anything seen elsewhere. Although the Jains built some beautiful temples at other places in Rajasthan but none come close to these in terms of architectural perfection. The ornamental detail spread over the minutely carved ceilings, doorways, pillars and panels is simply marvelous and are worth seeing.

 

 

There are altogether four important temples in Dilwara: -

Ø       The Vimal Vashi temple,

Ø       The Luna Vashi temple,

Ø       The Adinath temple and the Parshvanath temple.

 Among all these the Vimal Vashi and the luna Vashi are the most famous.

The Vimal Vashi temple

The temples namely the Vimal Vasahi which is the oldest one and the other Lunavasahi temples, these were constructed by the powerful Calukyan rulers, who ruled the Western India from 950 A.D.-1246 A.D. The temple was constructed by by Dandanayaka Vimala Shah, Minister of Solanki rulers of Gujarat in 1031 A.D. and it is dedicated to lord Adinath, the first tirthankaras of Jains. The central shrine has an image of Rishabhdev and large courtyard with 52 small shrines, each housing a beautiful statue of Thirthankaras with 48 elegantly carved. The temple has been constructed out of white marble from Arasoori Hill, near Ambaji, 23 km from Abu road. It is an outstanding example of Jain temple architecture.

 

      

The Luna Vashi temple

 The Lunavasahi temple dedicated to the twenty-second Tirthankara, Neminatha  was constructed in 1231 A.D. by Tejapala, the minister to Vaghela dynasty who assumed power from the Calukyas by about 1220 A.D. The door casings, friezes, architraves, pillars, the sculptures of porticos, are astonishing in their workmanship.
Rewards to the workers in cash, silver and gold equivalent to the weight of marble covered, were offered. A great deal of inspiration, devotion, love and encouragement was involved in the construction of this temple. The most striking feature of this Jain temple built in the Solanki style of architecture is the marble pendant in the dome of the porch. It drops from the ceiling like an enchanting cluster of half-open lotuses with cups so finely carved that they appear to be transparent. 

Udaipur is directly connected by air from Delhi. From Udaipur bus and private cars are regularly available. See details below:-

There are trains and buses available for all destinations.

services: -

AIR: Dabok Airport is 24 km from the city center, Daily Indian Airlines flights connect Udaipur with Jodhpur, Jaipur, Aurangabad, Mumbai and Delhi. 

RAIL: Udaipur is directly linked by rail with major cities. Some important train connections are : 9643 Express (Udaipur - Himatnagar); 9616 Express (Delhi Sarai Rohilla - Jaipur - Ajmer - Chittaurgarh - Udaipur).

ROAD: A wide network of bus services link Udaipur with several destinations. Some of the important distances are Agra 630 km, Ahmedabad 262 km, Jaipur 406 km, Jodhpur 275 km and Mount Abu 185 km. (see distance chart at the end of this page)

LOCAL TRANSPORT: taxis, auto-rickshaws, Horse carts, city bus. Regular city bus services are available for Dabok airport, Badi Lake, Bedala and Saheliyon ki bari.

For more related information’s contact Rajasthan state tourism functioning from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai. There are Regional Offices, in the two divisions of State viz Udaipur & Jodhpur. See addresses at the end of the article.

    2-Mahavirji

Shree Digamber Jain Atishay Kshetra,ShreeMahavir Ji

This Kshetra is situated at Chandangaon near river Gambheer in district Karauli of Rajasthan,  one of the biggest state of India.

Shri Mahavir Ji is situated between Gangapur and Hinduan on the Bombay Delhi route of Western Railway.   Almost all   trains   have their stoppage     (except Delhi-Bombay Rajdhani).  There is a bus arranged by    the   committee   for   carrying the   passengers   from Railway Station to   Kshetra   Shri   Mahavir Ji   and from Kshetra  Shri Mahavirji  to Railway Station back. There is a Retiring Room also at Station and one Dharamshala   near the Railway   Station.

Sri Mahavirji is one the most popular Jain pilgrimages in Rajasthan India. The Shri Mahavirji temple on the banks of the river Gambhir was built in white marble in honour of Mahavira, the 24th Jain Tirthankar. The temple has a nice legend attached to it. The story goes that a couple of centuries ago there was a cow, which would leave home in the morning and return in the evening. Nothing unusual with that, but when it did come home its udders would be empty. To solve this mystery, the cow’s owners son followed it one day and discovered that the cow stopped at a particular place and emptied itself of all the milk it had. Intrigued, the cowherd began to dig at this spot and discovered a statue of lord Mahavir.

Perched on a raised white marble platform, the Mahavirji temple is an amalgamation of ancient and modern Jain architecture. While ancient Jain temples were highly ornamented and richly carved, the Mahavirji temple is contemporary in design. Like most Jain temples, this one too is a complex of smaller temples. Inside the main temple are seated idols of Jain tirthankars, placed within delicately carved pillared niches.

This temple is surrounded by Dharmashalas (Guest houses). The entrance gate of main temple is very attractive and magnificent. The temple is decorated with three sky-high pinnacles. As one enters the main gate, there comes a rectangular ground and a 52 feet high Manstambha.  This is very beautiful and attractive on the top of it four idols of Teerthankars are installed. Then there are seven beautiful gates to enter the Mahamandapa means main temple. After entering the temple there is a big shrine and an idol of Bhagwan Mahavirji resembling to the miraculous principal deity and two other idols are installed there. In the main shrine, the miraculous idol of Bhagwan Mahavir ji in Padmasana posture, coral colored made of sand stone is installed with Bhagwan Pushp Danta in right side and Bhagwan Adinath’s idol in left side. The interior walls of the temple are also richly decorated with beautiful carvings.

Shree Mahavir ji Temple.

 The fair of Mahavirji reaches its peak on Baisakh Krishna Dwiti'ya (second) when the image of the deity is taken to the bank of river Gambhiri in a grand procession for Kalash Abhishek. The golden chariot (rath) is drawn by bullocks. Four persons wave chanvars (fly-whisks) over the image and the site resounds with "bhajans" and religious songs with intermittent slogans of 'Shri Mahavir Swami-ki-Jai'. After the ceremony, the procession returns with the same grandeur and the image is restored at the vedi in the temple.

A huge statue of lord Shantinath ji, stands as high as 32 feet, casting a noble eye on disciples below. Nearby is a tall tower crowned with a balcony. But perhaps the most splendid aspect of the temple is when night descends. Thousands of lights illuminate the entire complex, making it seems like a festival of lights in itself. The best time to visit Sri Mahavirji is during March and April when a festival adds to its splendor.

Address: - Trust:- Digambar Jain Atishaya Kshetra Shri Mahaveerji
Distt : Karauli, Rajasthan, (Raj.) India ,Pin – 322220
Phone 07469-224323,

Reception / Manager :
Digambar Jain Atishaya Kshetra Shri Mahaveerji
Post : Shri Mahaveerji-322220
Distt : Karauli, Rajasthan, India
Phone : +91-7469-224323,224339,224326
Fax : +91-7469-224960

Secretary :
Digambar Jain Atishaya Kshetra Shri Mahaveerji
Mahaveer Bhawan,gambar Jain Atishaya Kshetra Shri Mahaveerji
Mahaveer Bhawan, S.M.S. Highway,
Jaipur - 302003, Rajasthan, India
Phone : +91-141-2313202,2321784
Fax : +91-141-2321784
* website:-www.ShriMahaveerji.org  --All important details are available on the web site.   

E-mail – ShriMahaveerji@redifmail.com, ShriMahaveerji@hotmail.com

services: - Shree Mahavir ji is connected by rail.

By Road

 Delhi to Shri Mahavir Ji approximately 300 km

Agra to Shri Mahavir Ji approximately 175 km

Jaipur to Shri Mahavir Ji approximately 140 km

Mahua to Shri Mahavir Ji approximately 60 km

The state buses ply from Delhi, Haryana, M.P., U.P., Rajasthan etc. to Shri  Mahavir Ji. Important Tirth Kshetra like Hastinapur Alwar -Tijara, Mathura,Padma Pura, Chand  Kheri, Lunwa, Nagore, Pushkar,Sonagriji etc. have  direct  road  links  with  ShriMahavir Ji through regular bus services.

 

 

References: - for details about Maps of India or State, National highways & road network, Air Lines, railways, boarding and lodging etc check the index page Jain temples.

 

 

  3-Ranakpur, Rajasthan

Ranakpur (90 km from Udaipur):- The beautifully sculptured Jain temples lie in a tranquil valley of the Aravallis. The main ‘Chaumukha Temple’ is dedicated to the tirthankara Adinath and has 29 halls supported by 1444 pillars, all distinctly carved.

Two jain temples dedicated to Neminath and Parsvanath and a Sun Temple a little distance away, are also noteworthy.

Adinath Temple

 The beautifully sculptured Jain temples lie in a tranquil valley of the Aravalis. The Ranakpur Temple is at a distance of about 96 kilometers from Udaipur. It is probably the most complex and extensive of Jain temples in India, covering 40,000 square feet (3600 squire meters) in area. It lies on the curve of a boulder-strewn river deep in the forested Aravalli hills. Also this is one of the most beautiful Jain temples. It was built in 15th century. The detailed and intricate carving on marble makes lace work rather than stone carving.

This is a temple of architectural genius. The most remarkable thing of the temple is the wonderful play of Shadow and light on the nearly 1,500 pillars. This temple was built in the 15th century and it has 29 halls. This temple is also known as chumukha or Adinath temple (the four faced temple) dedicated to the first tirthankar Adinatha.

There are eighty domes and 1.440 pillars carry spires. The interesting fact is that no two pillars are alike.  Believe it or not each of the pillar is different from the other in design. As the sunrays shift through the day the pillars color change from gold to pale blue. Each of these pillars is covered with the most intricate carvings! Although built almost 500 years ago these temples are well preserved and almost in perfect condition. A rich Jain merchant, Dharna Sah, built the temple. According to a legend he dreamed of a celestial vehicle. Enchanted by that vision he made a promise to himself and invited all the architectures from all over India to draft a temple. Finally he recruited the sculpture Depa who brought to him a draft that suited Dharna Sah's vision. The construction of the main shrine alone took more than 50 years.

             Adinath Temple, Ranakpur                       Inside view of temple

In this huge temple, art is at its best on every inch; on every side there is the wonder of craftsmanship and the miracle of chisel. This land had the good fortune of being blesses by the Supreme Being, the supreme-soul Shri Rishabhdev. Under his sacred influence, the pilgrimage extensively flourished and remained intact from the foundation to the top despite the upheavals of time. This Ranakpur pilgrimage, established amidst natural beauty, is the nucleus of Indian art.

Images of 24 tirthankaras are carved on the ‘mandaps’ or portico in a corridor around the shrine with each mandap having a ‘shikhar’ or spire adorned with little bells on the top. The gentle breeze wafting through the corridors move the bells creating celestial music all around the complex. Rising in three stories, the temple has four small shrines with 80 spires supported by 420 columns.

Falna (36 km): - The railhead for Ranakpur, Falna has some beautiful temples too.

Services: -

Road: - A network of bus services joins Ranakpur with many nearby places. The National Highway No.8, Delhi-Ahmedabad-Bombay road passed through the district and connects Udaipur to Delhi and Bombay

Air: - udaipur is 80 km, nearest airport.

·         Rail: - Falna is 36 kilometers the nearest railhead on the Delhi-Ahmedabad sector. The district is connected to Jaipur, Ahmedabad by meter gauge railway line.

     References: - for details about Maps of India or State, National highways & road network, Air Lines, railways, boarding and lodging etc check the index page Jain temples.

Udaypur is at a distances, from major Cities as follows: -

• Jaipur - 435 km.

• Delhi - 635 km.

• Ahmedabad - 240 km.

• Mumbai - 791 km.

   4-Chandkheri Jain temples

Location: -Jhalwar district is situated in the south-east corner of Rajasthan at the edge of Malwa Plateau. On the South-West and East it touches the border of Madhya Pradesh State, in the North, the Mukandra range, running from North- West to East forms a rough boundary between the two district viz. Jhalawar and Kota.

It is located near 4 kilometer away from kota-khanpur on the banks of the magnificent Chandrabhaga river stand some splendid 7^th century A.D. temples the intricately carved pillars and arched gateways are fine examples of the temple architecture and craftsmanship. The 11^th century A.D. Shantinath jain temple is also noteworthy with fine murals and exquisite sculptures.

The temple is very beautiful near a small river. In this temple a very beautiful idol of Lord Adinath (Rishabhdeo, the first Tirthankar) in cross-legged seating posture, made of Red Stone, 5.25 feet in height is installed in a basement 12 feet underground. This is marked V.S. 512. This idol is with unique features & miraculous. Bhattaraka Jagatkeertiji in VS. 1746 headed celebrations of the completion of temple.
It is said that in the back of the idol of Lord Adinath, the principal deity, there is a
marvelous idol of Bhagwan (Lord) Chandraprabhu made of jewels, which is closed by a wall now a days.
The secretary (Minester) of Kota State Shri Kishandas Mariya constructed this temple during VS 1730 to VS. 1746. This idol was found and brought from the forest of Shergarh – Barapati area. Such a marvelous and beautiful idol is rare & unique.

The idol of Bhagwan Rishbhdev (mulnayak) is 5 feet 3 inch high and one can see srivatsa sign on the chest of the idol. This idol is considered to be of vikram 512 periods. The other idols in this temple include the idols of Bhagwan Suparshwanatha; Bhagwan Shambhavanatha; Bhagwan Parshwanath; Bhagwan Bahubali, Yakshi Ambika and many tirthankara idols. A pillar with 52 images of tirthanakara on each side (total 208 images) called Bawan Jinalaya (52 Jains) is found at this temple. A festival is organized every year on the 5th day to 9th day of dark moon in the month of chitra.

The Chandrabhaga Fair is held every year at Jhalarapatan 6-km from Jhalawar in the month of Kartik (October-November). The river Chandrabhaga runs here and is considered holy by the people residing in this part of Rajasthan. The fair, attracts devotees who bathe in the holy waters at this spot, which is known as Chandravati.

Sri Digamabar Jain Athishaya Kshetra Chandkhedi is situated on the banks of river Rupli, 3 furlong from the town of Khanpur in Jhalawad district. The khanpur town is along the Jhalawad- Bara road and Bus service from Jhalawad is available to this place. Chandkhedi is situated at a distance of 35 Km from Atru Station.

For more related information’s contact Rajasthan state tourism Jaipur. Rajasthan.

Services: -

Air: - The nearest airport is at Udaipur (284 km)

Road: - Almost all the towns and most of the important places are well connected with the district headquarter. The Jaipur-Bhopal National Highway also passes through Jhalawar.

Rail: - Poor rail connectivity. The district is connected with rail facilities at four places viz. Jhalawar Road, Choumahala, Pachpahar and Bhawani Mandi which comes in the way of Delhi-Mumbai broad gauge line of Western Railway.

 

References: - for details about Maps of India or State, National highways & road network, Air Lines, railways, boarding and lodging etc check the index page Jain temples.

Jhalwad: -Distance from major Cities

• Jairpur-330 km.

• Kota-85 km.

• Delhi-584 km.

 

  5-Padampuri (Jaipur- rajasthan)

Jain Tirth  - Shri Digamber Jain Atishay Kshetra Padmapura

 Which is a pilgrim place of  jain tirthankar  Padmprabhu ji

Location: -The  Jaipur district is situated in the eastern part of Rajasthan. It is bound in the north by Sikar and Alwar, in South by Tonk, Ajmer and Sawai Madhopur. Nagaur, Sikar and Ajmer in the west and in east by Bharatpur and Dausa districts.

This place is 33 KMS away from Jaipur and 5 kilometers from the nearest railway station Shivdaspura.

Here in Jain temples the magnificent idol of lord Padamprabh ji the Sixth tirthankra of Jains is installed. This Atishaya kshetra came into existence in the year 1994. The main idol of Bhagwan Padamprabhu was emerged from the earth and transcendental. It is placed in a magnificent circular temple purely made of white marble. Behind the main temple, in open air, one idol 27 feet height of Bhagwan padamprabhu ji in standing posture is the highest idol in Rajasthan.

Services: -

Address: - - Shri Digamber Jain Atishay Kshetra Padmapura,post-Bada- Padmapura. District Jaipur, Rajasthan Pin-303 906

Phone: - STD 01494-27225

Air: -Jaipur is connected by air with Jodhpur, Udaipur, Aurangabad, Delhi, Bombay and outside the country with Paris, London & Dublin.

Road: - Jaipur city is the capital of the state and is centrally located. The National Highway No.8 links Delhi to Ahmedabad and No.11, linking Bikaner to Agra passes through Jaipur district to a total length of 366 kms.

Rail: -Jaipur district is connected with meter gauge rail route with Sri Ganganagar, Ajmer, Udaipur and Sirohi. Jaipur is also connected with major centres of neighbouring states such as Agra (Uttar Pradesh), Ahmedabad (Gujarat) and Delhi. Recently, Jaipur has been connected in broad gauge, enabling direct connections to cities like Sawai Madhopur, Kota, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Bombay, Howrah, Lucknow, Kanpur & Delhi.

Arrangement of free lodging and boarding is available for devotees.

References: - for details about Maps of India or State, National highways & road network, Air Lines, railways, boarding and lodging etc check the index page Jain temples.

Jaipur: -Distance from major Cities

·         Delhi-261 kms.

·         Ahmedabad-625 kms.

·         Chandigarh-510 kms.

·         Mumbai-1,176 kms.

·         Calcutta-1,472 kms.

·         Agra-246 kms.

       6-Shri Digamber Jain Atishay Kshetra Tijara

              a pilgrim place of  jain tirthankar  Chandraprabhu ji