Wednesday 26 December 2018

Jain Temple, Bikaner

Jain Temple, Bikaner


The Indian state of Rajasthan has been known for forts and palaces since time immemorial. Tourists from all parts of the world and also the country visit Rajasthan all throughout the year. The Jain temple in Rajasthan had been built by Bhandasa Oswal back in the 15th century. The construction of the temple had been continued even after the death of Oswal. This temple has many structures inside of it which include the antarala, meaning the inner house, garbagriha, mahamandapa (the great temple) and also the ardhamandapa. The interiors of the temple are the major attraction of the temple. The temple is very well maintained and is kept very clean. A trip to Rajasthan often turns out to be hectic owing to the numerous tourist spots that one gets to visit. Hence, to take calm day off in a temple like this is a great idea.
 

Interesting Facts and Trivia About Jain Temple


  • The temple was built to honour the fifth Jain Tirthankara, Sumatinath.
  • This is also the oldest Jain temple in all of Rajasthan.
  • The priest of the temple is very welcoming. He is also well versed in more than 10 languages and communication is very easy. He will tell you more about the temple and its history.
  • The architectural brilliance of the temple is displayed right from the entrance gate. There is intricate work on pillars and several paintings all along the walls of this famous temple.
  • Locals claim that to ensure purity, the building used 40,000 kilograms of ghee during its construction. On a hot summer day, the ghee even seeps out of its walls.
  • The statue of Sumatinath is made of pure silver.
  • Red sandstone is the chief building material of the Jain temple. The shikaras of the temple looks gorgeous in white.
  • Apart from decorative patterns and outstanding pillars, the temple also has stories of the 24 Jain Tirthakaras.

Highlights of the tour :

• We are professional and speak multiple languages.
• We know all the routes which we offer you and will not have any problem in reaching one monument to another.
• We are friendly and happy to share the Indian culture with you.
• We make sure that you visit all the monuments as per itinerary.

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