Template:Infobox religious building Template:Jainism Jaisalmer Fort Jain temples is a group of seven Śvetāmbara Jain temples inside Jaisalmer Fort in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is a World Heritage Site of UNESCO as part of Hill Forts of Rajasthan.Template:Sfn
History
Jaisalmer Fort has a complex of seven Jain temples built by yellow sandstone during 12-16th century.Template:SfnTemplate:SfnTemplate:SfnTemplate:Sfn Chandraprabha temple was built in 1509 CE.Template:Sfn Askaran Chopra of merta built a huge temple dedicated to Sambhavanatha housing more than 600 idols and Gyan Bhandar (grand library) with oldest hand written books scripted on Bhojpatra and Tadputra.Template:Sfn There are about 1,000 old manuscripts written on palm leaf with painted wooden covers. These manuscripts dates back to 12th century.Template:SfnTemplate:Sfn The library also contains paintings, astrological charts, and a copy of dronacharya's Oghaniryaktivritti.Template:Sfn Chopra Panchaji built Ashtapadh temple inside the fort.Template:Sfn
Sambhavanatha temple and Parshvanath temple houses inscription dated 1440 CE and 1416 CE installed during the reign of Rawal Dūdā.Template:Sfn
Architecture
Jaisalmer Fort has a large complex of seven Jain temples. These Jain temples of Jaisalmer are considered architectural wonders. The group of Jain temple consist of Parsvanatha temple, Sambhavanatha temple, Shitalanatha temple, Shantinatha and Kunthunatha temple, Chandraprabha temple and Rishabhanatha temple.Template:SfnTemplate:Sfn
The temple contains frescoes, mirrors and other forms of detailing, the temples boast exquisite designs, with the walls of the temples features intricate carvings of animals and human figures similar to Dilwara temples.Template:SfnTemplate:SfnTemplate:Sfn
The Parshvanatha temple is the oldest temple in the complex. It houses a black marble idol of Parshvanatha with a hood of a serpent with multiple heads over his head, similar to that of in Lodhurva Jain temple.Template:Sfn The temple is rich in craftsmanship and exquisite carvings.Template:Sfn The garbhagriha wall bears carvings of animals and human figures. The shikhar of the temple is crowned with amalaka.Template:Sfn The temple features an ornate porch and the main shrine is surrounded by 52 small shrines.Template:Sfn
Chandraprabha temple plan consists of the mandapa with iconic architecture. Rishabhanatha temple houses an idol of Rishabhanatha safeguarded with glass cabinets. The remaining two temples Shantinath and Kunthunath contain carvings.Template:Sfn Ashtapadh temple features images of Vishnu, Kali and Lakshmi along with Jain deities.Template:Sfn Template:Clear
Photo gallery
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Chandraprabha temple
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Interior
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Intricate carvings on wall
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Detail of carving
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Temple ceiling
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Pillars inside temple
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Carving of devkulika on roof
See also
References
Citations
Bibliography
Books
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- Beyond the Dunes: Journeys in Rajasthan{{#if:Sinha|, Sinha}. Penguin Books(2007). ISBN 978-0-14306-306-3
Web
- Hill Forts of Rajasthan. UNESCO(21 June 2013). Retrieved 22 July 2021.
- Jaisalmer fort. Archaeological Survey of India. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
- Jain temples in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
- Jaisalmer Fort. Ministry of External Affairs.
- Heading To Jaisalmer? Here's How To Spend 24 Hours, Gill, Simran(27 November 2019). Retrieved 23 July 2021.
- Jain temples. The Times of India(19 January 2017). Retrieved 23 July 2021.