The small city of Ranakpur in the Indian state of Rajasthan is known for its cluster of 15th-century temples. It is the largest and possibly the most richly decorated Jain temple complex in all of India, the most famous of which is the Adinatha Temple. Ranakpur is not only a popular pilgrimage site for Jains, but also a popular excursion destination for foreign tourists.
There are also many other temples in the vicinity, such as the Parshvanath Temple, which was built in the 15th century. Each Jain temple is dedicated to one of the 24 Tirthankaras. Tirthankaras are spiritual leaders in Jainism.
Adinatha Temple
The small town of Ranakpur is located in the Pali district of the Indian state of Rajasthan. Ranakpur owes its fame to the group of temples built here in the 15th century, it is probably the largest and most magnificent temple complex of Indian Jains.
The most famous building in this temple complex is the grand and attractive Adinatha Temple, which stands majestically in front of visitors and takes their breath away just by looking at it. The name Adinatha comes from one of the most revered Tirthankaras, he is called Adinatha or Rishabhanatha in Jainism, this spiritual leader is at the beginning of human evolution and is usually depicted with shoulder-length hair.
