Ranakpur Beautiful sculptured
Jain temples mark the glory of Luxury Rajasthan Tours place.
Marked as one of the five holy places for the Jain community, these were
created in the 15 the century. During the reign of Rana Kumbha and are enclosed
within a wall. The central Chaumukha [four faced temple] is dedicated to
Adinathji the temple is an astounding creation with 29 halls and 1,444 pillars
all distinctly carved and no two being alike is a amazing evidence of the
genius sense of architecture that enhances the charm of the place.
Every temple has this conceivable
surface carved with equal delicacy. The ambience of Ranakpur is mainly
highlighted by the location and the almost divine architecture, giving the same
hue as its counterpart - the great Dilwara Temple's. In Mt Abu. Facing the main temple are the unique temples
-Parasvanath - Neminath with exquisite figures carving similar to that Khujaraho
sculptures.
Another temple worth visiting is
the nearby 'Sun Temple' dedicated to the 'Sun God' (Surya-the master of all the
planets and the provider of light to the whole universe) adorned with polygonal
wall, richly embellished with the carvings of warriors, horses and solar
(Nakshatras, grahs') deities riding splendid 'chariots' the vehicle of the 'Sun
God'- which accordingly to the Hindu Mythology is the God of prosperity and a
shining destiny in this world. Many throng this shrine for these blessings.
Overall Ranakpur is known as ' The tranquil pilgrimage town'. For the buffs a
ride to the outskirts like ' Sadari' - 'Desuri'- 'Ghanerao'- 'Narhai', serves
the purpose of their satisfaction.
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