- Religion
- Jain (Digambar)
- Timings
- 8 am to 6 pm
- Main festival
- Mahavir Jayanti (March–April)
- Best time
- October to March
- Nearest railway station
- Shri Mahaveerji
- Nearest airport
- Jaipur
History and legend
The story goes that a cowherd noticed his cow letting its milk flow onto the same spot every day. When the mound was dug, an ancient image of Mahavira was found. A temple was raised to house it, and the main structure took shape over the 17th to 19th centuries. The site is revered as an Atishaya Kshetra, a place of miracles, in the Digambar tradition.
What to see
The temple is built largely of white marble, with carving inside and out that combines Jain and north Indian temple styles, and a tall manastambha (column) of about 52 feet in front. In the sanctum the reddish stone image of Mahavira, seated in the lotus posture, is flanked by Tirthankaras Pushpadanta and Adinath, and many other Tirthankara images and painted murals fill the halls.
Festivals
Daily puja and evening aarti are held throughout the year. The big event is the fair for Mahavir Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Mahavira, in March or April, which lasts several days and includes a chariot procession of the deity to the Gambhir river.
Timings and tips
Visiting hours are generally 8 am–6 pm. Wear modest, traditional clothing that covers the shoulders and knees, and follow any instructions about head covering. October to March is the most comfortable season in this part of Rajasthan.
How to reach
Shri Mahaveerji has its own railway station on the Delhi–Mumbai main line, with good connections across Rajasthan and beyond. Jaipur International Airport is the nearest major airport, a few hours away by road. We can combine the temple with Jaipur and Ranthambore on a Rajasthan tour.
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