All India Jain Temples and Tourist Places

Author(s): B C Nagraj
Publisher: ITI Jains Association, Bangalore

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83. KESHARAI PATAN: (12kms from Kota, Athishaya Kshetra)
The temple is located in the outskirts of the town on the banks of river chambal. The mandir has 42 feet height statue of Lord Munisuvratha. It is of black stone and in padmasan posture. Many stories of miracles are told about this deity. There are many statues belonging to 7-8th century.
84. CHANDKHERI : (112 kms from Kota, Athishaya Kshetra)
The mandir is dedicated to Lord Adinatha. The statue is 64 feet in height and is in padmasan posture. Apart from this, the statue of Lord Mahavir is also there. Many miracles are attributed to this deity.
Mela is held in Chaitra Krishna.
85. JALAR PATAN: (38 kms to Jalwad on Delhi-Bombay Road, Athishaya Kshetra)
The temple has the main deity Bhagawan Shanthinatha in Khadgasan posture which is 13feet tall. Apart from this there are four temples. Dharmashala : Lakshman Lal Digambar Jain Dharmashala. 86. CHITTAUR GARH: (117 kms from Udaipur)
There is no place in Rajasthan with a history more romantic than that of Chittaurgarh. It was here that Rajput warriors repeatedly gave their lives, preferring death to dishonour and surrender. The city was sacked at least three times before it was finally abandoned and the capital moved to Udaipur. The ruined monuments over the large hill stand testimony to the history of Rajputs valour and bravery.
Adinatha Digambara Jain temple and Jain Kirthisthambha on the hill are the marvellous specimen of art with exuberent carvings.
The historical places to be seen on the hill are(1) Fort (2) KumbhShyam Temple (3) Meera Temple where Meera lived (4) Vijayasthambha, a beautiful vertical ornamental stone structure. (5) Rani Padmini's palace (6) Darpan Mahal.
87. SRI RISHABHADEV (KESARIYAJI) (65 kms from Udaipur, famous Athishaya Kshetra)
The main deity if Bhagawan Rishabhdev which is famous for miracles. Apart from Jains of Digambar and Swethambar sect, Hindus will also come here for blessings. As this Lord is offered with Kesar it is known as Kesariyaji and also called as Kalaji as the statue is of black stone. All the statues here belong to Digambar sect.
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