Jain Temples
The Jain Temples are one of the oldest temples in Jaisalmer, which are situated inside the Jaisalmer Fort complex. These temples have archaeological and religious significance attached to them. The group of temples in the fort were built between 12th and 15th centuries. These Jain Temples are dedicated to different Jain Tirthankars.The temples are dedicated to Shambhavdevji and Rikhabdevji, who were famous Jain Tirthankars. All these temples are famous for their Dilwara style paintings and architecture.There are beautiful animal and human figures on the walls of these temples. These temples are situated in the same complex as the Astapadhi Temples, which have a similar architecture and construction.This complex also has a Gyan Bhandar Library which is the best place to get rare manuscripts in India. Travellers can take a rickshaw or shared auto rickshaw inside the fort for visiting these temples.
Khejer Para, Manak Chowk, Amar Sagar Pol, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan 345001, India
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