Parsavnath Temple

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Parsavnath Temple is a very famous temple in Jaisalmer and is dedicated to Nakoda Parshavanath. This is one of the biggest Jain temples in and around Jaisalmer. Built in 1459 by Mandlik and his family, this is a highly respected temple.

The temple is renowned for architectural beauty made with gray sandstones. The carvings on the marble walls are really enchanting. The sculptures in this temple depict vidyadevis, salabhanjikas, dikpalaks and yakshinis. The temple attracts huge flow of devotees all through the year. The temple is credited with an equal status of Konark and Khajuraho temples beauty and religious reverence.