Jain Temples, Jaisalmer

The Jain Temples in Jaisalmer is superbly located in the Jaisalmer Fort, and features among the sites to watch in the city. These temples appear extremely old and, are of high importance. They are popular for their pilgrimage as well as archaeological value, and attract a vast number of tourists from all parts of the country.

The group of Jain temples was built at some stage during 12th and 15th centuries and have been devoted to diverse Jain Tirthankars (Hermits). The walls of the temples exhibit animal and human figures engraved in celebrated Dilwara style.

The Dilwara style of temple building is renowned all over the world for its architecture and these temples have been built in the same pattern. Even the style has found its origin from the celebrated 'Dilwara Temples' of Mount Abu. The city’s Jain temples have been devoted to Rikhabdevji and Shambhavdev Ji, the well-known Jain hermits identified as 'Tirthankars'.

The Jain Temples have also been craved of yellow sandstones which are fairly similar to all other structures of Jaisalmer. Those who visit the temple experience divine peace with the help of the superbly carved decorations on the wall.

How to Reach Jain Temples, Jaisalmer

Reaching the Jain Temples at Jaisalmer is a bit of easy as the city maintains a fine accessibility to all parts of India with a good network of transportation systems.

By Air: Jodhpur happens to be the nearest airport from Jaisalmer at 285 km to avail flights for everywhere.

By Train: The Western Railways joins Jaisalmer to almost all parts of India in a fine way.

By Road: Jaisalmer boasts of a well-connectivity to key cities of Rajasthan and India by first-rate roadways.

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