About Jain Temples
The Ranakpur Complex hold an exceptional beauty, which is well worth
seeing, and makes for a convenient stop between Jodhpur and Udaipur. It
is tucked away in remote and quite valley of the Aravalli Range, 90km
from Udaipur.
The main temple is the Chaumukha Temple, or Four-Faced Temple,
dedicated to Adinath, the first tirthankar ('Jain
Teacher'). Built in 1439, this huge, superbly crafted and well-kept
marble temple has 29 halls supported by 14 pillars - no two are alike.
Within the complex are two other Jain temples (dedicated to Neminath
and Parasnath) and,, a short distance away, a Sun Temple. Amba
Mata Temple is 1 km from the main complex.
General Tips
Shoes and all leather articles should b left at the entrance.
Pictures of Jain Temples
