By Neha Mewari | Sep 17, 2025
No two marble pillars are the same at Ranakpur Jain Temple, each one has its own design and detailing.
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The temple’s design came from a dream of a celestial palace seen by merchant Dharna Shah.
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The main shrine houses a Chaumukha idol of Lord Adinath, facing four directions, symbolizing universal reach.
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The grand shikhara of the temple represents Mount Meru, considered the cosmic axis in Jain cosmology.
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A single marble slab was carved into an idol of Parshvanatha with 1008 serpent heads, an artistic wonder.
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Legend says the 1,444 pillars cannot be counted accurately, every attempt ends with a different total.
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The temple has 84 underground chambers built to safeguard idols during invasions.
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The temple rises majestically amidst forests of the Aravalli hills, blending nature and spirituality.
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It took nearly five decades and thousands of artisans to complete this marble masterpiece.
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