Ranakpur Jain Temple: 5 Reasons to Visit the Holy Ground

Are you planning a trip to Rajasthan?

Does your itinerary include Udaipur and Jodhpur?

Well, if there’s one more place that should be included in the list, ideally, it will have to be Ranakpur.

Ranakpur is known for its Jain temples, that too some of the most beautiful ones!

There are various hotels in Ranakpur that can accommodate you. But if you want to experience gold, Mana Hotels would be the right option.

Visiting temples has to be one of the crucial parts of any vacation for an Indian family. Somehow this holds true for an NRI as well. The beauty and grandeur of temples are known to leave so many tourists in awe, that a lot of NRIs tend to flock to Indian heritage and temple sites.

Yes, we shall now move on to the reasons for visiting the Ranakpur Jain temples.

• Rich History

Built by a Jain businessman in the 15th century, the temple is dedicated to the first Jain Tirthankara, Lord Adinath. With the permission of Rana Kumbha, the construction of the temple began, and the town was named after the king, i.e., Ranakpur. It took over 50 years to complete the creation of the temple, becoming one of the most beautiful buildings in the world, with several Ranakpur resorts coming up to accommodate people visiting the temple.

• The Case of the Uncountable

It is said that the ceiling of the temple stands on 1444 pillars, but nobody can say for sure whether this is true or not. This is because all the pillars have been carved differently while giving off the same feeling. It has been tough for multiple people to end the count; it’s very confusing. The ceilings have also been intricately carved, and you are bound to be struck by the details.

• Experiencing Serenity

You don’t have to be an overly religious person to experience the calm that the Ranakpur Jain temples provide. You will be touched by something that is beyond this realm; there’s a certain magic to how the atmosphere in the area is. No thoughts will be able to shatter the peace that the temple will give you. You can find accommodation at one of the hotels in Ranakpur and visit the Jain temples.

Jainism is all about non-violence, tolerance, inner peace and renunciation.

Several scriptures talk about the same, and you can see the story in the carving throughout the temple. There is even a monolithic elephant that guards the gate!

Preachers of Jainism attained nirvana by detaching themselves from worldly possessions and the carvings on the pillars, ceiling, and walls talk about it.

Why not visit the temple for its beauty, if not belief? But remember the best seasons to visit Ranakpur are winter and monsoon.

Mana Hotels in Ranakpur is a luxurious boutique resort where you can enjoy your leisure and adventure time, in a socially and environmentally conscious 3.5 acres of area. We’re a mere 90kms away from Udaipur, in a serene location on the banks of a seasonal river, known as the Sukri river.