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Ranakpur Jain Temple
Also known as: Chaumukha Temple
Ranakpur, Rajasthan
15th Century CE
One of the largest and most important Jain temples in India, built by the merchant Dharna Shah under the patronage of Rana Kumbha of Mewar. The Chaumukha (four-faced) temple is dedicated to Adinatha and contains an astounding 1444 intricately carved marble pillars, no two of which are alike.
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Details
- Dynasty
- Misc Historic
- Style
- Maru-Gurjara (Jain)
- Primary Deity
- Jain Tirthankara Adinatha (Rishabhanatha)
- Languages
- Hindi, Sanskrit
- Scripts
- Devanagari, Sanskrit
Historical Significance
One of the five holiest Jain pilgrimage sites. Contains 1444 uniquely carved marble pillars. One of the largest Jain temples in India. Remarkable feat of 15th century architectural planning
Architectural Features
1444 intricately carved pillars, all uniqueFour-faced (Chaumukha) Adinatha idol29 halls with 80 domesOrnate marble ceiling carvingsSprawling multi-level layout