1. Jirawala Parshwanath Temple, Jirawala Village, Sirohi District (47kms from Abu Road, 155kms from Ranakpur) This is a newly built temple complex that houses an ancient idol of Lord Jirawala Parshwanath, the 23rd Jain Tirthankar, that is made from sand […]
Ranakpur village, in Rajasthan’s Pali district is a popular destination for tourists. Its scenic beauty and relevance to the Jain community has also turned it into an important wedding destination. Its proximity to both Jodhpur and Udaipur and its […]
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 […]
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 […]
Khajurao Temples: The Khajurao 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 to […]
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 […]
One 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 […]
[slideshow] The Jain temple Ranakpur known as the Ranakpur Tirth is an exquisite confluence of art, architecture and religion. Spread over 48000 sq. feet, the temple is made of Sevali and Sonana (light coloured marble) stones and the high domes […]
