Nemawar Jain temple has 26 shrines. One temple is 151 feet (46 m) high housing idols ofPanchbalayati.Sahasrakoot Jinalaya, 2nd temple, made of yellow stone enshrines 1008 idols. 12 temples in two lines surrounding first and second temple, each housing 3 idols.[4]
Ahichchhatra is believed to be the place whereParshvanatha, the 23rdTirthankar of Jainism, attainedKevala Jnana (omniscience). The Chaubisi temple is located near the old Digambara Jain temple.[5]
Sarvodaya Jain temple construction started under the guidance ofAcharya Vidyasagar in 2006.[6] The temple, is being constructed using lime and preserved stones. The temple complex constructed without cement and iron. The mulnayak of the temple is a 24 feet (7.3 m) tallAshtadhatu idol ofRishabhanatha inPadmasan posture.[7]
Padampura Jain temple was built in 1944 CE upon discovered of a red stone idol ofPadmaprabha. Padampura temple is a famous Jain pilgrimage and famous for miracles. The main attraction of the temple is a 27 feet (8.2 m) colossus of Padamprabha inkayotsarga posture.[8]
Ranakpur Jain temple was built Dharna Shah, aPorwal fromGhanerao under the patronage ofRana Kumbha, in 1435 CE.[9]} This temple is famous for its intricate carvings and unique architecture.[10][11] The 15th-century temple dedicated toAdinatha[12] built usingwhite marble in the midst of a forest. The temple name is credited to its design ofchaumukha— with four faces, built in the form ofNalini-Gulma Vimana(a heavenly vehicle).[13][9]
Kulpakji alsoKolanupaka Temple is a 2,000 year-old temple.[14][15] The interior of the temple is made by red sandstone and white marble. Lord Rishabha, popularly calledAdinath Bhagvan, was the firstTirthankar inJainism. The statue of Lord Mahaveer is 130 centimetres (51 in) tall and is said to be made of a single piece ofjade. Idols of Lord Simandar Swami and MataPadmavati are installed on either side of the main temple.[16][17]
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