Jain Temples and Jain Tirths in Rajasthan

Jain temples in Rajasthan are the finest and largest temples as they hold a strong historical background.

Many religions are followed in India and one of the most followed religions is Jainism

Therefore the temples were built hundreds of years ago and thus a great place for Jain pilgrimage.

Famous Jain Temples / Jain Tirths in Rajasthan:

Sr No.	Name of the Jain Temple or Jain Teerth in Rajasthan	City / District	State
1	Ranakpur Jain Temple	Ranakpur	Rajasthan
2	Dilwara Temples	Mount Abu	Rajasthan
3	Mirpur Jain Temple	Sirohi	Rajasthan
4	Shri Mahavirji	Karauli	Rajasthan
5	Sanghiji	Sanganer	Rajasthan
6	Soniji Ki Nasiyan	Ajmer	Rajasthan
7	Andeshwar Parshwanath	Kushalgarh	Rajasthan
8	Nareli Jain Temple	Nareli	Rajasthan
9	Rishabhdeo	Udaipur	Rajasthan
10	Tijara Jain Temple	Alwar	Rajasthan
11	Atishaya Kshetra Lunwa Jain Temple	Nagaur	Rajasthan
12	Mahavira Jain temple	Osian	Rajasthan
13	Lodhurva Jain temple	Jaisalmer	Rajasthan
14	Naugaza Digambar Jain temple	Alwar	Rajasthan
15	Padampura	Jaipur	Rajasthan
16	Shri Digambar Jain Parshwanath Atishay Kshetra	Bijolia	Rajasthan
17	Nakodaji	Barmer	Rajasthan
18	Jaisalmer Fort Jain temples	Jaisalmer	Rajasthan
19	Muchhal Mahavir Temple	Ghanerao	Rajasthan
20	Nageshwar Parshwanath Tirth	Unhel	Rajasthan
21	Ladnun	Nagaur	Rajasthan
22	Jahaj Mandir, Mandwala	Mandwala	Rajasthan
23	Atishykari Shri 1008 Munisuvratnath Jain Mandir	Jahazpur	Rajasthan
24	Kirti Stambh in Chittor Fort	Chittor	Rajasthan
25	Jain Temples in Kumbhalgarh Fort	Kumbhalgarh	Rajasthan
26	Adeshware Ji	Kanor	Rajasthan
27	Bhaya-Bhanjan Parshvanath Temple	Bhinmal	Rajasthan
28	Falna Golden Temple	Pali	Rajasthan
29	Bhandasar Jain Temple	Bikaner	Rajasthan
30	Rata Mahaveerji	Bijapur	Rajasthan
31	Shri Navlakha Parshwanath Jain Temple	Pali	Rajasthan
32	Shree Pavapuri Tirth Dham,	Sirohi	Rajasthan
33	Bhandavapur Jain Tirth	Bhandavapur	Rajasthan
34	Chand Khedi	Jhalawar	Rajasthan
35	Jain temples in Tonk dist.	Tonk	Rajasthan
36	Jain temples in Jalore	Jalore	Rajasthan
37	Jain Temple in Bishangarh	Bishangarh	Rajasthan
38	Shantinath Jain Temple	Jhalawar	Rajasthan
39	Sanderao Jain Temple	Sanderao	Rajasthan
40	Khimel Jain Temple	Khimel	Rajasthan
41	Shri Narlia Teerth	Pali	Rajasthan
42	Jirawala Tirth	Jirawala	Rajasthan
43	Pindwara Mahavir Jain Tirth	Pindwara	Rajasthan
44	Choolgiri	Jaipur	Rajasthan

If you are planning a trip to Rajasthan make sure visit to all the historical Jain Temples or Jain Tirths mentioned below:

Dilwara Temples, Mount Abu, Rajasthan

The Dilwara Jain temple in Rajasthan is believed to be the most impressive among other Jain temples in Rajasthan because of its extraordinary architecture as its major attraction. 

It is a group of Svetambara Jain Temples which is located about 2.5 km from Mount Abu, Rajasthan’s only hill station.

If you are traveling to Mount Abu, you should definitely visit Dilwara Temple. You would certainly not regret it.

Maru-Gurjara architecture is very famous for its very pure white marble and complex marble carvings, the temple was built in the same style and it was constructed between the 11th to 13th centuries. 

There are 5 Dilwara temples which are among the most famous Jain temples they have their own unique identity and are enclosed in a single high-wall compound. The five temples are

1. Vimal Vasahi is dedicated to the first Jain Tirthankara, Shri Rishabhadeva
2. Luna Vasahi is dedicated to the 22nd Jain Tirthankara, Shri Neminatha.
3. Pittalhar is dedicated to the first Jain Tirthankar, Shri Adinatha.
4. Parshvanath is dedicated to the 23rd Jain Tirthankara, Shri Parshvanatha.
5. Mahavir Swami is dedicated to the last Jain Tirthankara, Shri Mahaviraswami.

The most famous among the five marble temples of Dilwara are The Vimal vasahi and The Luna Vasahi temples.

Location of Dilwara Temple– Delwara, Mount Abu, Rajasthan PIN 307501 (185 km away from Udaipur airport)

Timings of the Dilwara Temple

• For Jains, 6 AM to 6 PM
• For Non-Jains 12 PM to 5 PM

Places near Dilwara temple– Trevor’s Tank, Gaumukh Temple, Brahma Kumaris Ashram Mount Abu, Nakki Lake, Shankar Math.

Mirpur Jain Temple Sirohi, Rajasthan

Mirpur Jain temple is located in the Sirohi district of Rajasthan, India. It was built in the 9th century AD, as it is the oldest marble monument in Rajasthan famous for its art, and magnificent carvings.

Mirpur Jain temple has the richest carvings of floral and geometric design domes, pillars, and borders which is why it is also mentioned in the  ‘World And Encyclopedia of Art’.

The kalamandap and engraved parikrama on the pillars, and indescribable artistry of this  Jain temple are famous throughout the world as it represents every walk of life in Indian Mythology. 

The Mulnayak of the temple is a 90 cm tall white-coloured idol of Lord Parshvanatha called Bhidbhanjan Parshwanathji. The temple also served as a model for the later Dilwara and Ranakpur temples.

The ruler of Gujarat Sultan Mahmud Begada destroyed the temple in the 13th century but it was rebuilt in the 15th century.

Location of Mirpur Jain Temple:

SH 27, Mirpur Tirth Rd, Rajpura Khera, Rajasthan PIN 307001

Places near Mirpur Jain temple:

Sirohi city 18 km, Jirawala tirth 49 km, Dilwara Jain tirth 69 km, Udaipur 146 km

Ranakpur Jain Temple, Ranakpur, Rajasthan

Ranakpur is one of the largest and most important Jain temples located in the village of Ranakpur near Sadri town in the Pali district of Rajasthan.

The construction of the temple was started by Darna shah a local Jain businessman, in the 15th century with a divine vision after he saw a dream of a celestial vehicle.

The temple was built in the form of Nalini-Gulma Vimana(a heavenly vehicle Dharna Shah saw in his dreams), and the architecture of the temple is in Maru Gurjara style.

 The main Chaumukha Adinatha idol is placed in Garbhagriha. The temple has 5 shikaras the center one is the largest in all.

Ranakpur Jain temple is considered one of the sacred Jain temples in India also known as Chaturmukha Dharana Vihara. 

The complex of Ranakpur includes 5 temples:

• Chaturmukha/Chaumukha Temple
• Suparshvanatha Temple
• Surya Temple
• Seth ki Baadi Mandir
• Chougan ka Mandir.

Location of Ranakpur Jain Temple:

Desuri, Ranakpur Rd, Sadri, Rajasthan PIN 306702

Timings of the Ranakpur Jain temple

The timing of Ranakpur temple are 12 pm to 5 pm

Places near the Ranakpur Jain temple:

Surya Narayan Temple, Shri Falna Swarna Jain Tirth, Ranakpur jungle safari

Sanghiji Jain Temple, Sanganer, Rajasthan

Shri Digamber Jain Atishya Kshetra Mandir, Sanghiji is a well-known ancient tourist attraction in Jaipur made of red stone.

The idol of the Sanghiji temple Lord Rishabhanatha (Adinatha), the first Tirthankara, is expected to be 4000 years old. The temple was completed around the 10th century CE and has the most beautiful architecture which represents Jain beliefs and values.

According to Jain’s belief, a Tirthankara is an enlightened individual free of his negative karmas and whom others should try to follow.

The temple has 7 underground floors which are kept always closed due to old religious beliefs and no visitors are allowed to see them as it is said only a Balyati ascetic Digambara saint can enter it and be able to bring out idols of the underground temple for a limited period of time.

The Sanghiji Jain temple is considered a great illustrator of Hindu and Jain architecture.

Location of Shri Digamber Jain Atishaya Kshetra Mandir Sanghiji– Jain Mohalla, Sanganer, Jaipur, Rajasthan, PIN 303902, India

Timings of Jain mandir Sanganer– 6 am to 10 pm

Places near Sanghiji Jain Temple Sanganer- Jawahar circle garden, Jeypore Art and craft, Moti Dungari Temple, Patrika Gate, Birla Mandir Temple

Lodhurva Jain Temple, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

Lodhurva Jain temple is built with yellow limestone and sandstone famous for its complex craftsmanship also known as the best example of Jain architecture in Rajasthan.

The Mulnayak of the temple is a black marble idol of Parshvanatha.

Bhati Rajputs used to rule this area a long time ago later all their belongings were destroyed by the Islamic invaders so the temple remains the only standing structure in the ruined city of Lodhruva.

Snakes are carved in the shape of a huge hood behind the idol and there is a small hole in the outer wall of the temple as it is believed that this is the place where a snake comes out of the wall to drink milk every day. The sight of this snake is a blessing.

The temple also features stone carvings of  Kalpavriksha and Kalputra.

Location of Lodhurva Jain Temple– Lodhurva, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan 8 km away from Jaisalmer Railway Station, about 10 km from Jaisalmer airport.

Timings of Lodhurva Jain temple– 6 AM to 6 PMPlaces to visit near Lodhurva Jain temple- Khuri-adventurous Retreat, Khaba Fort, Kuldhara Village, Sam Sand Dunes, Jaswant Thada

Other Jain Temples and Tirths in India

• Jain Temples in Madhya Pradesh