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Ranakpur Jain Temple
Ranakpur Jain Temple, also known as Chaturmukha Dharana Vihara.
Location: It is located in the village of Ranakpur near Sadri town, in the Pali district of Rajasthan.
Historical Timeline: It was built by a successful Jain businessman named Seth Dharna Sah with the help of Rana Kumbha, the ruler of Mewar in the 15th century.
Visit Time: The temple is open on all days of the week. As the morning hours are reserved for prayers, only Jain devotees are permitted from dawn to noon. Visitors are allowed only between 12pm and 5pm.
Deity: The temple is dedicated to the first Jain Thirthankara, Adinatha.
Accessibility Route: The closest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, Udaipur. The nearest railway station is Udaipur, but most of the visitors prefer Phalna, which has better connectivity. There are many governments and private buses running on this route. From Udaipur, it takes nearly 2 hours, and from Jodhpur, it takes 3 hours to reach the temple. Taxis ...
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Image Source: Wikimedia Commons Modified and released under Creative Common License CC BY-SA 3.0
Ranakpur Jain Temple
Ranakpur Jain Temple, also known as Chaturmukha Dharana Vihara.
Location: It is located in the village of Ranakpur near Sadri town, in the Pali district of Rajasthan.
Historical Timeline: It was built by a successful Jain businessman named Seth Dharna Sah with the help of Rana Kumbha, the ruler of Mewar in the 15th century.
Visit Time: The temple is open on all days of the week. As the morning hours are reserved for prayers, only Jain devotees are permitted from dawn to noon. Visitors are allowed only between 12pm and 5pm.
Deity: The temple is dedicated to the first Jain Thirthankara, Adinatha.
Accessibility Route: The closest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, Udaipur. The nearest railway station is Udaipur, but most of the visitors prefer Phalna, which has better connectivity. There are many governments and private buses running on this route. From Udaipur, it takes nearly 2 hours, and from Jodhpur, it takes 3 hours to reach the temple. Taxis are also available from both these places.
Accommodation: Those who wish to stay overnight can find a few resorts, hotels and rest rooms in the vicinity. Apart from these, there are three Dharamsalas as alternate options.
Nearby Places: Joba Wolf point will surprise those who consider Rajasthan as a desert state. Located at a distance of 7km from the temple, the area is mainly famous for spotting Indian Wolves. Choti Odhi (8km) is another perfect spot to be included in the itinerary, where one can see plenty of birds and animals wandering in their natural habitat. Mt. Abu is the only hill station in Rajasthan which mesmerizes the visitors with its exceptional beauty. The lavish green cover and the cool climate makes it a perfect holiday destination.
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