Jain Temples Jaisalmer

Jain temples are located in the fort of Jaisalmer. These old temples were built between the 12th and 15th centuries. These religious sites are dedicated to Jain Tirthankaras like Shambhadeva and Rishabhdev. Tourists can see Dilwara style paintings, beautiful animals and human paintings on the walls of the temples.

The Jain temple of Laudrava is of great importance in terms of art. From afar, the grand peak and the Kalpavriksha located in it are visible. This temple is very ancient and has been renovated from time to time. A grand twenty five feet high artistic arch is located in the Chowk as soon as you enter the temple. It has been excavated on Rupantan of beautiful figures. In the sanctum sanctorum of the temple, the Shyam idol of Sahasfan Parshwanath is revered. This idol is made of criterion stone. In the lower part of the main gate of the sanctum sanctorum, figures of Ganesh and Kubera are made. There is a temple in each of the four corners of this temple. The temple has Adinath on the south-eastern corner, Ajitnath on the south-western corner, Sambhavnath on the north-western corner and Chintamani Parshwanath in the north-east.

How to reach

Jaisalmer can be reached by road, rail and air via all three routes. It is extremely well connected by all three routes. Jaisalmer Jodhpur Airport is 300 km away. Jodhpur is connected to all the major metros of India with state-owned private airlines. From Jodhpur you can hire cabs or travel as per your wish and preference.

Trains directly from Jaisalmer are available to Jodhpur and Delhi.

There are many private and government bus services to reach it. Many trains leave via Jaisalmer. By which tourists can easily reach here either in public or by their private vehicles.