List of Top Ten Jain Temples in India

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The word Jainism draws the image of the yummy, scrumptious, and mouth-watering all-green all-veg food in our minds, the food that satisfies all the desires of both your heart and health is a win-win for a fitness freak cum foody vegetarian like me.


However, there's more Jainism has to offer that's just as delicious (for eyes and for mind) as the food and even more.

The Jain architecture; one of its kind, maintaining its sovereignty of design while merging with the local culture and influences at the same time is unarguably a treat for the lovers of architecture, arts, and spirituality.

It was, in fact, a difficult task to choose but here we have compiled a list of ten of the most beautiful Jain temples based off of public opinion. So get ready to take notes because you sure will want to add these top ten destinations to your list of "places I wanna see before I die".


10. The Statue Of Ahimsa

Standing tall with a height of 108 feet (33 meter) the statue of ahimsa on the Mangi Tungi hills in Maharastra, India entered the Guinness book of world records for the tallest Jain statue in the world.



9. Sonagiri

The small town of Sonagiri (literally, the golden peak) is situated on a hill in central India. Several spotlessly white Jain temples are scattered around Sonagiri. Pilgrims and tourists are required to climb the 300 steps to the top bare-footed. Once at the top, travelers can marvel at the view of countless white temples and chhatris whichever way they look.



8. Lal Mandir, Delhi

Located in the capital city Delhi, shri digambar Jain Lal Mandir being the oldest Jain temple in Delhi has seen centuries pass by ever since it was built in 1526. Known for its iconic red sandstone domes the temple is suitably called Lal Mandir.



7. Moodbidri

AKA the Jain-kashi, situated in the southern state of Karnataka, moodbidri is famous for its thousand pillar Jain temple devoted to the eighth tirthankara lord Chandraprabh. An epitome of architectural beauty the Saavira Kambada Vasadi is the most iconic Jain structure in the state after Gommateshwara.



6. Mahaveer Ji, Rajasthan

The Chandanpur Mahaveer Ji Jain temple in Karauli district of Rajasthan hosts the iconic, copper-color, 78 centimeter tall image of lord Mahaveer that you must have seen at least once somewhere and in case you haven't click here and read the entire miracle story that makes Chandanpur Mahaveer so popular amongst Jains in India.



5. Khajuraho Jain Temples, MP

The small town of Khajuraho in Central India, famous for the erotic carvings on the temples forming a group. A UNESCO world heritage site, Khajuraho is home to a number of temples devoted to Jain tirthankaras namely the Parshvanath temple, the Adinath temple, the Shantinath temple, and the Ghantai temple.


These temples were built by the Chandela rulers over centuries of their rule and still stand tall as a testimony of the deep roots and antiquity of Jainism in the Indian region of Bundelkhand. 



4. Palitana, Gujrat

One of its kind in the world hosting over 800 temples, the Shatrunjaya hills in Palitana are the prime pilgrimage centre of Shwetambara sect of Jainism. The temples, are spread in nine clusters. The main temple is dedicated to the first Jain tirthankara Rishabhdev.



3. Ranakpur, Rajasthan 

The grand, august and magnificent temple devoted to Lord Adinath has four faces symbolising the tirthankara's conquest the four cardinal directions. Built by a local businessman by the name Dharna Shah, temple and the idols inside are architectural marbles.



2. Dilwara Jain Temples, Rajasthan

A group of five temples known for their intricate marble architecture these temples are believed to be the most beautiful Jain shrines in the world. 


Built between 11th - 13th AD in these five temples are named after the five villages they're situated in. 

1. Gomatteshwara, Hassan, Karnataka 

The image that pops into your head upon hearing the word 'Jainism' manifests itself in 57 foot awe-inspiring grandness in the South Indian town of Shravanbelagola. The monolithic idol is of a much revered Jain God Bahubali, son of first tirthankara Rishabhdev whose Maha-mastak-abhishek held every 12 years sees crowd from all around the world.


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