The main Jain temple
in Ranakpur, dedicated to Adinath, the first tirthankar (great Jain teacher) which showcasing the
many images of Jainism. According to the historian the Ranakpur Jain Temple was
built during the period of Rana Kumbha, the construction of the Ranakpur jain
temple took place in 15th century and large number of milk-white marble were used
in the construction. The Ranakpur Jain temple has a very extensive basement
that extends to 48,000 sq. feet. The temple is a complicated series of 29
halls, 80 domes and 1444 individual pillars that are intricately and
exquisitely carved out. The interior is completely covered in knotted, lovingly
wrought carving, and has a marvelously calming sense of space and harmony.
The
main shrine in Ranakpur jain temple is called 'Chamukha' which is sacred to the
trithankara Rishabdeoji. The image at this shrine has four faces and is located
in the inner sanctum which is open from all the four corners. There are four
secondary shrines also that have vast halls with 24 pillars and 8 domes. Apart,
from the images the spires or shikhars can also be seen. Each spire has a tiny
bell hanging at the top and creates a magical tune when soft breeze blows.
Besides
the main shrine and shikhars, there is a small shrine of Prashvanath facing
main temple. A black image of the tirthankara is housed in this shrine. Besides
in this Jain temple images of Adinath in the North West, Ajitnath in the south-east
and Lord Mahavir Swami in the south west and Parshvanath in the north east are
also housed. In the assembly hall of the temple two big bells weighing 108 kg
are also stored.
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