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15th-century Jain temple to Adinath with a forest of over a thousand carved marble pillars.
The Chaumukha temple at Ranakpur, dedicated to Adinath, is one of the largest and most important Jain temples, set in a valley of the Aravallis between Udaipur and Jodhpur. It is celebrated for its light-filled interior of finely carved marble pillars, no two said to be alike. Tourists are admitted in an afternoon window, with mornings reserved for worship. An audio guide is offered at the entrance.
Highlights
- Hall of over 1,400 carved pillars
- Chaumukha (four-faced) design
- Audio guide at entrance
Tips
- About 90 km (2 hours) from Udaipur – often combined with Kumbhalgarh.
- Women on their menstrual days are asked not to enter (temple rule).
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Within 1 km of Ranakpur Jain Temple.
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