Jain Temples and Pilgrimage Circuits
Ranakpur Jain Temples
- Location: Pali district, near Udaipur.
- Deity: Lord Adinath (1st Tirthankara).
- Architecture: 1,444 intricately carved pillars, no two alike.
- Built: In the 15th century by a Jain businessman with royal patronage.
Dilwara Temples, Mount Abu
- Period: 11th–13th century.
- Highlights: Marble craftsmanship; noted for perfection and simplicity.
- Dedicated To: Jain Tirthankaras like Adinath, Neminath, Mahavira.
- Pilgrimage Status: Among the holiest Jain sites.
Jain Tirths
- Keshariaji (Rikhabdev) – Udaipur district.
- Shri Mahaveerji – Karauli district; major annual fair held here.
- Nakodaji – Barmer district, dedicated to Parshvanath.