Ranakpur Jain Temple also known as Chaturmukh Dharana Vihar is a Jain temple dedicated to Tirthankara Rishabhanatha. It is one of the largest and most important temples of Jain culture. It is considered as one of the 5 holiest places for Jains. The name of the temple is derived from a village named Ranakpur in Pali district, which is situated between Udaipur and Jodhpur in Rajasthan.
Worshiped Gods and Architecture
Gods like Adinath, Neminath, Parshvanath, Surya and Amba Mata are worshiped. Among these, the Adinath Temple, Chaumukha, is the most famous. This is an exceptionally beautiful temple in the Aravalli ranges.
The main temple is the four-faced temple dedicated to Chaumukh or Adinathi. Three other Jain temples in the same complex, including the Surya Bhagwan temple, are all worth visiting. One kilometer away from the temple complex is the Amba Mata temple.
One of the most attractive features of the temple, apart from the pillars, is the beautifully carved idol of Parshwanath. It is made from a single slab of marble. Ranakpur Jain Temple is known for its intricacies in design.
Main Festivals:
Mahavir Janma Kalyanak is one of the most important religious festivals in Jainism as well as Ranakpur Jain Temple. It celebrates the birth of Mahavir.
Ranakpur is named after Rana Kumbha, who was approached by Dharna Sah, a Jain businessman, when he had a dream of seeking land for the construction of his great temple. Famous for some wonderfully carved Jain temples in amber stone, Ranakpur is one of the five most sacred places of the Jain community and is exceptional in beauty. Situated at a distance of about 60 km from Udaipur, this temple was constructed in 1439 AD.
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