NARELI JAIN TEMPLE AJMER
A prominent sacred Tirtha of Digambar Jains in the suburban area of Ajmer, Nareli Temple is gaining its populace in Ajmer Tourism for its beautiful architecture and intricate stone carvings showcasing the blend of traditional and contemporary touch. Located at a distance of 8.4 kilometers from the city center which is located on the outskirts of the city. A Jain Temple was constructed using a marble mogul by Ashok Patni. On account of the divine blessings of the disciple of Acharya Vidya Sagar who was Muni Sudha Sagar. It is beautifully settled on the Aravali mountain range and offers classic views of the surroundings.
History of Nareli Jain Temple –Along with the main temple, 24 other temples have been built along the hillside, creating a lovely shadow on the horizon. The resulting design of the structure is a modern, angular group of monuments. From over 25 images of Jain Tirthankaras, the images of the three Tirthankaras namely Arahnath, Kunthunath, and Sri Shantinath have been established at the temple. Nareli Jain Temple has now become an important site of pilgrimage for Digambara Jains. It is stunningly built using marble stone and is known for fulfilling wishes and bringing prosperity to life. The main temple has a huge idol of Guru Adinath on the first floor with 24 miniature temples lined up on the hills. These 24 temples surround the main temple representing the Tirthankar of Jainism which is otherwise known as 24 Jainalay.
There’s another grand entrance to the temple complex that is adorned with an exquisite flora species and offers splendid views of Ajmer City. Nareli Jain Temple is quite famous for its illustrative patterns and carvings. The temple complex comprises several shrines and the temples are known as Shri Gyanodaya Tirth Kshetra. It is slightly angular in shape and boosts contemporary architectural patterns. The temple takes pride to be amongst the most favorite place for devotees to fulfill their wishes and bless the visitors to receive prosperity in life. The temple courtyard consists of a few shops to shop for some religious items. The backyard of the temple is a shed of livestock and cows. Also, those who believe charity is good can donate money for various causes including the education of children to donate clothes and food to needy people.
Jain Dharamshala at the Nareli Jain temple – The Nareli Jain temple has a large space of few Acres and is surrounded by Aravali mountain range from all sides. It offers a large number of rooms and place to stay to all it's visitors. There is Jain Bhojanshala and all type of Ac and Non ac rooms of all religious and followers who wish to stay and make prayers for num of days. .
How to reach Nareli Jain Temple Ajmer ? Reaching Nareli ji Temple takes 20 to 25minutes from the centre of Ajmer and around 30mins from Nearest Kishangarh Ajmer Airport. Likewise all other Jain Temple's in Rajasthan this one is also located in outskirts of city. It is located at NH8 just on highway and can be recognised from it's mountains and temple on them. You can hire a Cab in Ajmer for going around along with reaching This temple as there are no Transport available in that area.
Opening / Closing Time of Nareli Jain Tirth – 6:30 Am to 7:00 Pm.
Best time to visit – During the winter season in the months of October to March, the climate remains pleasant in Ajmer and one can enjoy their holidays to the fullest. The temple itself gets beautiful and fascinating during the early mornings and evenings due to the dignity and beautiful chaos of the Aarti ceremony. The surroundings of trees and plants add a unique charm to its beauty.
The Nareli Jain Temple in Ajmer is one of the finest examples of wonderful architectural progression and wonder. The temple’s uniqueness and quirkiness in architectural design have drawn out many connoisseurs of designs. However, as the temple is constructed in the Aravali Ranges, the temple offers divine and refreshing vibes all around the temple area. So, when planning your next family getaway with friends or family, mark your visit to Nareli Jain Temple and seek the blessings of God.
Pilgrims and visitors can generally spend up to 2 hours getting immersed in the divine vibes of the temple. Nasiyan Jain Temple is often explored by travelers exploring Ajmer Dargah Sharif, Ana Sagar, Adhai Din Ka Jhopra, Daulat Bagh, Prithviraj Smarak, Pushkar Lake, or Brahma Temple. One can also plan their day by getting indulge in shopping for traditional artifacts from Madar Gate, Mahila Mandi, and get fascinating bandhani draperies, embroidered shoes, silver ornaments, curios, and antiquities.
