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Chandraprabhu Temple,Jaisalmer, Rajasthan India.Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Chandraprabhu Temple, Jaisalmer is the first of the seven temples built during 15th and 16th centuries and is devoted to the Jain Prophet Chandraprabhuji, the 8th Tirthankara. The temple is an excellent specimen of centuries old Rajput architectural style constructed in red sandstones. The marvel of the structure lies in the well designed walkways, corridors, curved facades and open space. Complex designs of pillars and carvings with well calculated geometrical shapes constructed in mortars and stones are real specimen of the architectural excellence of the period.
Chandraprabhu Temple, Jaisalmer
HistoryEdit
Chandraprabhu temple is a Jain temple built in the courtyard of the Golden Fort of Jaisalmer. Within the fort walls, its one of the seven Jain temples built between 12th and 16th century. All of the temples are connected by a series of walkways and corridors. Built in 1509 A.D. it is the first temple of the 16th century. The temple is devoted to the Jain Prophet Chandraprabhuji, eighth tirthankar (Jain teacher). Complexity in the design of the pillars and well calculated geometrical shapes could only have had happened in a Rajput architectural style.
Must SeeEdit
Attraction
Visiting TimeEdit
9.00 AM – 6.00 PM.
Closed OnEdit
N.A.
Best Season to VisitEdit
October to February.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
Minimun 30 Minute.
Ticket Required : No Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.
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Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.
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Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.
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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Killa Corner ; Glopa Chowk, next to Fort 1st Gate, Jaisalmer, India ; Ph/M – 9460585147 ; Food Serve – N.A.
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Jaisalmer is well connected by a road network and national highways. The tourist will reach to Jaisalmer by taxi. the traditional Indian taxi charges of Rupees eight to twenty are charged for each Kilometre.
BUS : Rajasthan state buses connect Jaisalmer with neighboring cities. the worth of the tickets is just about Rs2-3 per kilometre. Deluxe A/C buses are also available from Jaisalmer,Jaipur, Ajmer, Bikaner.
Train : Jaisalmer railway station is an important railway station in Western railway zone. it’s connected to Delhi (Jsm Dli Express), Jodhpur(Jsm Ju Express), Jaipur (Mandor Express) and alternative cities in India. This train takes concerning 6 hours for journey and price concerning Rs a hundred and twenty. Jaisalmer railway station: 02992-52406.
Air : There is no airport in Jaisalmer. Nearest airport is Jodhpur, that is at a distance of 285 Kilometre from Jaisalmer. The Jodhpur airport is connected to all different major cities of India. Pre-paid taxi service is offered from Jodhpur to Jaisalmer, that prices concerning Rs 4000. Jodhpur airport : 0291 251 2934.
Others : N.A.
Things to CarryEdit
- Camera, Plenty of water.
Safety / WarningEdit
- Before Puchasing Any Product Confirm The Price Form Local People.
HelplineEdit
- Control Room, Jaisalmer – 02922252100.
- Police : 100.
- Fire Brigade : 101.
- Ambulance : 102.
