10 Amazing Jain Temples Of India

- One of the largest monolithic statues in the world.
- Situated at Shravanabelagola in the Hassan district of Karnataka.
- It is 57 feet (17 m) high and 26 feet wide.
- Built by the Ganga dynasty minister and commander Chamundaraya in 10th century AD.
- On August 5, 2007, the statue was voted by Indians as the first of Seven Wonders of India.
- Thousands of pilgrims, devotees and tourists from all over the world flock to the statue once in 12 years for an event known as Mahamastakabhisheka.
- Excellent roads connectivity from Bangalore and Mysore.
- Nearest airport is Bangalore at 157 km away and railway station is Hassan.


 

- Dilwara Jain Temples is one of the finest Jain temple.
- Located near Mount Abu in Rajasthan.
- The five legendary marble temples of Dilwara are a sacred pilgrimage place of the Jains.
- Built by Vastupal Tejpal between the 11th and 13th Centuries AD.
- Dilwara Temples of Rajasthan are popular for their beautiful artistic work.
- The marble temples have an opulent entranceway, the simplicity in architecture reflecting Jain values like honesty and frugality.
- The temples are in the midst of a range of forested hills. A high wall shrouds the temple complex.
- Nearest airport is Udaipur (185 km) & railway station is Abu Road 29 km away.

- Ranakpur Temples are acclaimed world-wide for their intricate and superb architectural style.
- Located in Desuri tehsil near Sadri town in the Pali district of Rajasthan.
- The construction is well documented in a 1437 CE copper-plate record.
- Built by Seth Dharna Sah with the aid from Rana Kumbha.
- Dedicated to Lord Adinatha.
- Ranakpur temples are known for being the largest and most important temples of the Jain cult.
- There is also a small Sun temple which is managed by the Udaipur Royal family trust.
- Nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, Udaipur at . Nearest station is Falna (Pali).

- One of the oldest temple dates back to the time of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb's reign, originally built in 1656.
- It is popularly known as Lal Mandir "Red Temple".
- The temple houses a Birds Charity Hospital.
- The temple is dedicated to the 23rd Tirthankara, Parashvanath.
- Located at opposite to the Red Fort and adjoining to Netaji Subhas Marg & Chandni Chowk.
- Nearest Airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport at 25 Kms away and Old Delhi Railway Station at 2 Kms away.

- Sonagiri which literally means, "The Golden Peak" is a place sacred to Digambar Jains.
- Located on the hill in Datia district of Madhya Pradesh since 9th & 10th Century.
- Place is popular among devotees and ascetic saints to practice for self discipline and austerity.
- 77 beautiful Jain temples are located on the hills and 26 temples are in the village.
- Temple's principal deity is Lord Chandraprabhu, 11 feet in height.
- Nearest airport to Sonagiri is Gwalior at 60 Kms. & railway station is Bhavnagar.

- One of the greatest tourist attractions in Gujarat for foreign tourists.
- Located on Shatrunjaya by the city of Palitana in Bhavnagar district, Gujarat.
- Shatrunjaya hill is considered sacred by Jains and have hundreds of temples.
- The city of the same name, known previously as Padliptapur, has been nicknamed "City of Temples".
- Temples of Palitana are dedicated to Rushabhdev, also known as Adinath or Adishwar, the first amongst the Jain Tirthankaras.
- As the temple city was built to be an abode for the divine, no one is allowed to stay overnight, including the priests.
- There are 863 marble-carved temples on the hills and main temple is reached by stepping up 3500 steps.
- Nearest airport is Bhavnagar at 51 Kms and Railway station is few Kms away.

- One of the top rank among all the Digambar Jain Temples.
- Being the salvation place of 20 Teerthankaras (Jain God) and large number of saints, it also known as Teerthraj (King of Teerths).
- Located on Parasnath Hills in Giridih district of Jharkhand.
- It stands high at 4429 feet in the middle of barren and agricultural plains of Chikri in Jharkhand covering an area of 200 Sq Km.
- Nearest Major Airports are Ranchi, Patna & Kolkata and Parasnath railway station is few kms away.
 

- Kulpakji (Kolanupaka Temple) is a Jain shrine at the village of Kolanupaka in Nalgonda district, Telangana.
- Temple houses three idols - one each of Lord Adinath, Lord Neminath and Lord Mahaveer.
- Temple has the statue of Lord Mahaveera of 52" inches tall and said to be of single piece of sapphire.
- It has the image of Lord Rishabha, carved of a green stone has been historically famous as "Manikyaswami".
- Temple is more than 2000 years old, was recently renovated by 150 artisans from Rajasthan and Gujarat.
- Nearest airport is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport at 100 kms. & Aleru railway station is6 kms away.

- One of the famous Jain temple located in Matancherry, Cochin in the state of Kerala.
- The temple is dedicated to Lord Dharmanath, the 15th Tirthankar of Jain's.
- Lord Dharmanath was born to King Bhanu Raja and Queen Suvrata Rani at Ratnapuri in the Ikshvaku clan.
- Almost 100 years old.
- The temple looks colourful and has lots of cut stones in beige colour adding to the spectacle.
- Temple gate which is a gateway to the beautiful architecture and splendour of our rich heritage.
- Nearest Airport is Cochin international airport at 42 kms and Ernakulam Junction railway station is closest (10kms) away.
- Boat - A ferry ride from Ernakulam to Matancherry is very scenic and a rare experience for the devotee.

- World's tallest statue, carved out of a Single Mountain.
- The statue is 84 feet (26 m) high, and was created early in the 12th century.
- Located in the Barwani district of Madhya Pradesh.
- Nearest airport is Devi Ahillyabai Holkar Airport at 160 kms away and Indore Railway station at 160 kms.