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Tourists Attractions In Rajasthan
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Siliserh Lake Palace, Alwar |
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Sariska National Park In Alwar |
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Neemrana Fort Palace, Alwar |
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Dargah Sharif Ajmer |
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Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, Bharatpur |
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Junagarh Fort, Bikaner |
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Karni Mata Temple, Bikaner |
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Gajner Palace, Bikaner |
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Taragarh Fort, Bundi |
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Chittorgarh Fort, Chittorgarh |
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Amber Fort, Jaipur |
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City Palace, Jaipur |
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Jal Mahal, Jaipur |
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Jaisalmer Fort, Jaisalmer |
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Jaigarh Fort, Jaipur |
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Jantar Mantar, Jaipur |
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Hawa Mahal, Jaipur |
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Sam Sand Dunes, Jaisalmer |
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Ludurwa Temple, Jaisalmer |
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Patwon Ki Haveli, Jaisalmer |
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Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur |
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Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur |
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Chambal Garden, Kota |
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Kumbhalgarh Fort, Kumbhalgarh |
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Dilwara Temple, Mount Abu |
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Nakki Lake, Mount Abu |
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Pushkar Lake, Pushkar |
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Ranakpur Jain Temple, Ranakpur |
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Village Tour In Rajasthan |
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A tour to Rajasthan can be more exciting on the Palace on Wheels. This luxury train takes a weeklong tour; it starts its journey from the capital city of Delhi, moves onto the royal state of Rajasthan, and finally halts at the amazing Agra. A tour on this unique train is a royal way to explore the incredible land of India. |
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Home » Tourists Attractions In Rajasthan
» Ranakpur Jain Temple, Ranakpur
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| Ranakpur Jain Temple, Ranakpur |
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| Ranakpur is named after Rana Kumbha to whom a Jain businessman, approached to ask for the land for the temple construction. It is renowned for some splendidly carved Jain temples in amber stone. |
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| Location | Ranakpur, Pali district | | Dedicated to | Rishabdeoji, Adinathji, Parshvanathji, Ajitnathji and Lord Mahavir Swami. | | How to Reach | The nearest airport, railhead as well as road network is that of Udaipur. |
Ranakpur Jain temples are situated in the mountain ranges of Pali district. They are approximately 23 km from the Phalna railway station. Dating back to the 15th century, the Jain temples of Ranakpur were constructed by Rana Kumbha. Enclosing the temples from all the sides is a strong wall. The entire temple area is enclosed within a wall. The main temple is the Chamukha temple, dedicated to the Tirthankara Rishabdeoji. This temple has contains a four-faced statue of Rishabdeoji in its inner sanctum.
Also, enclosed in the temples are four subsidiary shrines, 24 pillared-halls and 8 domes supported by over 400 columns. The most fascinating feature of the temples is its columns. There are 1,444 intricately carved columns, of which not even two are the same. The shrine also has a corridor around it, containing niches for tirthankara images, each having its own spire.
In the temple, are images of Adinath (north west), Parshvanath (north east), Ajitnath (south-east) and Lord Mahavir Swami (south west). The assembly hall contains two big bells weighing around 108kg. Also, at a height of 45 feet, there are artistically carved images of nymphs playing the flute in various dance postures. Facing the main temple is a small shrine dedicated to Prashvanath. In the inner sanctum of this shrine, is a black image of the Prashvanath. |
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