This year in January, exhausted with the lockdowns and Covid gloominess, we finally mustered some courage to take a respite from the routine and drive away to some wilderness. We didn’t know the place that we chose with so much […]
5 Temples within 200 km of Ranakpur, Rajasthan
Ranakpur is on the tourist map of Rajasthan due to the majestic Jain Temple. However, what tourists rarely know is that there are several other temples within a 200 km radius of Ranakpur which are a must visit. Here is […]
Temples within 100 km of Ranakpur
7 things to do in and around Ranakpur
At first glance, around Ranakpur seems like just another village in Rajasthan’s Pali district. This is until you realise the accessibility of a number of tourist attractions that are located in the region, or nearby. It cannot be denied that […]
Ranakpur | The Preferred Destination for Jain Wedding
Ranakpur village, in Rajasthan’s Pali district, is a popular destination for tourists. Its scenic beauty and relevance to the Jain community have also turned it into an important wedding destination. Its proximity to both Jodhpur and Udaipur and its strategic […]
Ranakpur | The Grand Temple Town of Rajasthan
Among Rajasthan’s most famous tourist hot spots is Ranakpur. Located in a valley on the western side of the Aravalli range, the closest railway station to reach Ranakpur is the Falna railway station. One can also drive to Ranakpur through […]
Mana Ranakpur in Indian Architect and Builder, Feb 2012!
Recently, Mana Ranakpur and Architecture Discipline, the firm responsible for designing and creating the magnificent resort in Ranakpur, Rajasthan, were in the limelight, having been covered in the February 2012 issue of the reputed Indian Architect and Builder Magazine. The […]
Top 5 Jain Temples in India
Khajuraho Jain Temples The Khajuraho Group of Monuments is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India and listed amongst UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites. The temple complex has numerous Hindu and Jain temples built over 200 years (from 950 […]
Parvadhiraj Paryushana – The Jain Festival of Self Realisation.
Paryushana is an 8 to 10-day festival observed by the Jain community that takes place in the Shukla Paksh (dark phase) of the Bhadrapada month as per the Lunar Calendar (this date can vary amongst sub-sects). Paryushana is also known […]
Exploring Bikaner
Once upon a time, there was a Rajput prince called Rao Bika. He was the second son of Rao Jodha, the founder of Jodhpur and he would never inherit his father’s throne. Thus he left Jodhpur to form his own […]