Nareli Jain Temple Ajmer

Introduction to Nareli Jain Temple

It is estimated that over five million Indians are followers of Jainism. It is the sixth-largest religion in India. Most of the followers of Jainism belong to the northwestern and western parts of the country. They hail from Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and some parts of Karnataka. These states have many Jain temples dedicated to the Tirthankaras. They attract thousands of devotees and tourists yearly. One of the most famous temples of Digambar Jains is the Nareli Jain Temple. It is located in Nareli village, Ajmer, Rajasthan. Adinathji is the main deity here. Sri Gyanodaya Tirtha Kshetra is another name for the temple.

The History of Nareli Jain Temple

Mr. Ashok Patni and Dinanath Jain, RK Marbles Group, constructed the Nareli Jain Temple in 1994. The estimated cost of the temple building was supposed to be fifty crores, but it eventually ran to more than one hundred crores. In 2002, three large ashta-dhatu-made statues were installed in the temple.

The Architecture of Nareli Jain Temple

Nareli Jain Temple lies on the Aravalli hills. It features a blend of traditional and modern architecture. Due to its serene atmosphere, it attracts many pilgrims and devotees. It is one of the most-visited tourist spots in Rajasthan. The principal deity Shri Adinathji, the first Jain Tirthankara, sits in Padmasana on the first floor of the main temple. The statue's height is 22 feet, and its weight is over 20 tons. Around the Aravalli hills, visitors can see 24 miniature temples of Tirthankaras. It is also known as 24 Jainalay. There are 25 Jain Tirthankaras, and visitors can see the installed images of only three Tirthankaras. They are Arahnath, Kunthunath, and Sri Shantinath. The temple has another grand entrance with floral decorations.

Complete marble stones adorn the temple which has intricate carvings. The presence of beautiful gardens around the temple complex attracts visitors. Nareli Jain Temple is well-known for its exotic patterns and carvings. The temple complex comprises several shrines. It is slightly angular in shape and boasts contemporary architectural patterns.

The Nareli Jain Temple also has a few shops with items like holy books, idols, incense sticks, and other Pooja-related items. There is a small stall serving Prasad and food items.

In the backyard of the Nareli Jain Temple, people can see sheds for cows and other livestock. The temple supports charity services. People can donate money for many causes, like educating the underprivileged, donating clothes and food for the poor, etc. The trees and plants around the temple add serenity to the entire complex.

The Nareli Jain Temple has a few acres of large space. The Aravalli mountain range surrounds it from all sides. Pilgrims and tourists can find many Ac and Non-Ac rooms to stay in and offer prayers on the Nareli Jain Temple premises. They can get food from the Jain Bhojanashala located near the place.

Festivals in the Nareli Jain Temple

Mahavir Jayanti, Diwali, and Paryushan are the major festivals of Nareli Jain Temple.

Benefits of Worshipping at Nareli Jain Temple

The Jain followers believe that every wish of an individual can be fulfilled if one bows down on their knees and prays with a pure heart.