Parsvanath Temple, Jaisalmer

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Parsvanath Temple, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan India. Edit

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Parsvanath Temple, Jaisalmer, is a very famous temple in Jaisalmer and is dedicated to Nakoda Parshavanath. This is one of the biggest Jain temples in and around Jaisalmer. Built in 1459 by Mandlik and his family, this is a highly respected temple. The temple is renowned for architectural beauty made with gray sandstones. The carvings on the marble walls are really enchanting. The sculptures in this temple depict vidyadevis, salabhanjikas, dikpalaks and yakshinis. The temple attracts huge flow of devotees all through the year. The temple is credited with an equal status of Konark and Khajuraho temples beauty and religious reverence. These temples are built in the Dilwara style that is famous all over the world for its architecture. The style got its name from the famous ‘Dilwara Temples’ situated on Mount Abu, a famous Hill station and pilgrimage destination in Rajasthan. The Jain temples in the Jaisalmer Fort are dedicated to Rikhabdevji and Shambhavdev Ji, the famous Jain hermits known as ‘Tirthankars’. Like all other structures in Jaisalmer, these temples are craved of yellow sandstones. The beautifully carves decorations on the wall will give you divine peace. The Astapadhi Temples that are situated in the same complex are a must visit too.

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October to March

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

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1 – 2 hours.

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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.

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