Ranakpur is a historical and spiritual place located in Pali district of Rajasthan, which is especially famous for its Jain temples. This place is nestled in the lap of Aravalli Hills, and is located about 90 km from Udaipur. Ranakpur is also known as ‘Dharma Nagari’. This place is a confluence of peace, nature, and amazing architecture, which attracts both travelers and devotees.
Ranakpur is mainly famous for the Jain temple built in the 15th century, which is known for its amazing architecture of marble carvings and 1444 pillars. The natural greenery and mountain views here also make it a popular hill destination.
The best time to visit Ranakpur is from October to March, when the weather is pleasant and the natural beauty is at its peak. Apart from religious tourists, nature lovers, photographers and history enthusiasts also come here in large numbers. This place full of peaceful atmosphere and spiritual energy provides immense peace to the mind.
This temple is the main attraction of Ranakpur and was built in the 15th century. This temple is dedicated to Lord Adinath and its architecture is amazing. Made of white marble, this temple is famous for 1444 beautifully carved pillars. The fine artwork on the walls and ceilings of the temple mesmerizes the viewers.
This temple is located near the Ranakpur Jain temple complex and is dedicated to Lord Surya. The walls of this temple have statues of Sun God riding a horse. This temple was built in the 13th century and its architecture is worth seeing.
Sadhu Ramesh Baba’s cave is a calm, mysterious and spiritual place located in the Sadari region of Rajasthan. This cave is situated among natural rocks, where Sadhu Ramesh Baba had meditated for years. It is said that he had attained spiritual siddhis through meditation and sadhana here. This place is now a center of attraction for devotees and tourists. The atmosphere of the cave is extremely calm, cold and suitable for meditation. People coming here experience spiritual energy and pay respect to Baba’s Tapobhoomi with reverence.
Shri Parshuram Mahadev Mandir, Sadari is a very holy and religious place located near Sadari town of Pali district of Rajasthan. This temple is dedicated to Parshuram Ji, the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, who is considered a Shiva devotee. It is believed that Lord Parshuram created this cave by cutting the mountain with his axe, in which the self-manifested Shivalinga is seated. The Shivalinga and natural water stream located in the cave make it even more mysterious. Every year lakhs of devotees come here to visit in the month of Sawan. This place is an ideal place for religious faith, peace and nature lovers.
This dam is a perfect place for picnic and photography. The view of sunset while sitting on the banks of the lake here looks very beautiful. The greenery here increases further during monsoon.
This is a holy Jain pilgrimage site located near Ranakpur. Here is the idol of Lord Rishabhdev which is decorated with saffron color. This is a very important place for the followers of Jainism.
This is a temple of Lord Ganesha situated on a small hill. The view of the entire valley of Ranakpur is visible from here. Devotees come here and wish for mental peace and happiness and prosperity.
This sanctuary is an ideal place for nature lovers and bird lovers. Various types of birds, deer and other wildlife can be seen here. This is a great place for trekking and wildlife photography.
This is a major festival organized by the local tourism department. Folk music, dance, handicrafts and local cuisine are the main attractions. This festival is celebrated in December and gives tourists a cultural glimpse of Rajasthan.
The birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir is a major festival for the followers of Jainism. On this day, special worship, discourses and processions are organized at the Ranakpur Jain temple. Jain monks and nuns preach religion.
The festival of Diwali is celebrated in Ranakpur with traditional customs. Temples and houses are decorated with lamps and rangolis. A spiritual atmosphere is created by lighting lamps in Jain temples along with special worship.
This festival is the day of worship of religious texts in Jainism. On this day, tableaus of religious books are decorated in the Ranakpur temple and discourses are given by scholars. This festival is a symbol of faith in knowledge and religion.
Ranakpur is a sacred Jain pilgrimage site, where millions of devotees come to visit Lord Adinath. Attending meditation, worship and discourses at the temple is a spiritual experience.
Surrounded by the Aravalli Hills, Ranakpur has beautiful trails for trekking and nature walks. Walking in the lush green forests and hills is an exciting experience.
The carvings and marble art of the Ranakpur Jain temple are like a paradise for photographers. Every statue and pillar here is a wonderful example of art.
The local Rajasthani dishes here like Dal-Baati-Churma, Gatte Ki Sabzi, and Makhania Lassi give tourists a taste pleasure. Along with this, one also gets an opportunity to see rural life and culture closely.
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