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.
Rishabhadeva Temple is one of the three renowned Jain temples adorning the Mool Sagar. The presiding deity in this temple is Rishabh Dev or Adinatha, the first of 24 Jain Tirthankaras. According to the belief the temple is very important as Rishabha is the first Jain Tirthankara of the Avasarpini, the present age.
A famous Jain temple located in the place Mool Sagar, Sambhavanath Temple is one of the many renowned Jain temples in Jaisalmer. This is dedicated to the Jain saint Sambhavanath, a revered Jain Tirtankar. A structure of Sambhavanath is installed inside the sanctum sanctorum. This temple is attracted by huge number of Jain followers and is considered as one of the nice place for spiritual uplift.
Shantinath temple, a real monument of 16th century Jain temples, is located interior to the Golden fort. This is one of the seven noted Jain temples enclosed inside the Jaisalmer fort and is founded in 1536 AD. Shantinath temple is a shrine dedicated to the Jain thirtankar, Shri Shantinath. A beautiful image of the Jain saint Shantinath crafted majestically adorns the temple.
Shitalnath temple, the Jain temple built during th 16th century, is enclosed interior to Jaisalmer Fort. This is the one of the seven temples built during 15th and 16th centuries and is devoted to the Jain Prophet Shitalnath , the 10th Tirthankara,. Complex designs of pillars and carvings are really attractive.
The temples of Jaipur reflect its rich cultural heritage and tradition. The city replete numerous shrines, which boast of exceptional artistic proficiency. It is a fact that the rulers of this pink city were very benevolent and spiritual in their approach towards religion.
A marvelous shrine, which is synonymous with the Delwara Temples of Mount Abu, the Jain Mandir is a seven-storied structure, with huge spires. Construction of the temple took several phases and the last phase was probably completed in the 10th century. The principal deity of this sacred shrine is Lord Adinaath, whose image is believed to be 400 years old.
Dedicated to Lord Vishnu and his consort Lakshmi, Birla Mandir in the pink City exhibits contemporary architecture. Though the temple is named after the deities, it is rather known by the name Birla temple, since this was built by the corporate giants, Birla Foundation. Built in with glittering white marble, this temple presents an enthralling look. The chief deity in the temple gives an ethereal appeal since it is made up of a single piece of marble.
Situated at the confluence of three holy rivers, the main attraction of Baneshwar is the week log Baneshwar fair held in January - February. It attracts thousand of Bhil people.
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