Nareli Gyanodaya Digambar Jain Temple — Attraction in Rajasthan

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*Timings are 8AM to 8 PM. Sundays are flocked with people. Presently parts of it is under restoration. Spread In basically in two locations. *Newer structure is next to the Highway. *#Sufficient parking space is available, however, it's not an organised parking. Management will do well to at least mark places to park and entry and exit into par ki g lanes. *# Eating and drinking of juices not allowed in the premises of this temple. *#Shoes will be required to be taken off , as customary to most places of worship, and left unattended. No need to panic. *#Reaching temple involved ascending few steps. Not friendly to feet-handicapped people.

*Older structures are on the hill immediately behind this area. *#Access is using road which emanates from the parking area. There are steps available from mid-way. *#Parking space is limited. *#Entire premises is under renovation. Certain structures are even closed for entry presently. *#This premise presents a bird's eye view of Ajmer City as well as Nareli and industrial areas around.

An ideal weekend getaway from Ajmer and around. Suitable for family trips.

There is a Jain Bhojanalaya which serves meal @Rs60/- per person. Qualities are not limited. Serve common menu for all visitors. On Sundays it is mostly well subscribed.

So spotted few night halt facilities in the area, under the...

Ashok Patni of RK Marbles constructed this temple. The temple is situated on the Aravali mountain range.The temple was estimated to cost around Rupees 50 crore, but ended up costing close to Rupees 100 crore. The main temple was built by Dinnath ji Jain after him the construction is completed by Deepak Jain and his family The temple is an important Jain pilgrimage site for Digambar Jains. The temple complex consists 24 small Jinalaya for 24 tirthankars.

Gavin Thomas, in his book, "The Rough Guide to Rajasthan, Delhi & Agra" (2010, p. 257), writes on Nareli Jain Temple:

"There's another striking monument to the Jain faith some 7km southeast of Ajmer on the Jaipur bypass, the angular modern Nareli Temple, a striking edifice mixing traditional and contemporary architectural styles to somewhat quirky effect, with 23 further miniature temples lined up on the hill above

"There's another striking monument to the Jain faith some 7km southeast of Ajmer on the Jaipur bypass, the angular modern Nareli Temple, a striking edifice mixing traditional and contemporary architectural styles to somewhat quirky effect, with 23 further miniature temples lined up on the...