Ranakpur Jain temple

Ranakpur Jain temple is a major 15th-century Jain temple complex in Rajasthan, India, noted for its extensive marble architecture and detailed carving. It is one of the principal Jain pilgrimage sites in the region.

The complex’s most striking feature is its forest of carved marble pillars - about 1,444 in the main structure - along with multiple domes and intricately sculpted ceilings. The main temple is dedicated to the Tirthankara Adinatha and includes multiple shrines and passageways.

Construction of the complex occurred in the 15th century under Jain patronage and local rulers of the period; the site has functioned continuously as a place of worship and pilgrimage since then. Restoration and conservation work have taken place periodically to preserve the marble carvings.

Located in the village of Ranakpur in Rajasthan, the temple sits in a rural setting in south-central Rajasthan, between the towns of Sadri and Udaipur. It is accessible by road from nearby towns and regional highways.

• Pillars: Contains roughly 1,444 carved marble pillars, each uniquely decorated and supporting the temple's roof and galleries.
• Visitor tips: Entry is often busiest mid-morning to early afternoon; modest dress is required inside the shrines and photography rules may vary by area.

What to See #

• Chaumukha (main) temple: Built around the 15th century, this is the main temple of the complex and is dedicated to the first Tirthankara, Adinatha. It is noted for its marble construction and intricately carved pillars.
• Temple complex: The wider complex includes subsidiary temples, cloisters and carved pillars set across an open courtyard area dating to the same period.