Ranakpur Jain temple Temple

Address: Ranakpur, Pali District, Rajasthan 306702, India

Website: https://www.ranakpurtemple.org

Hours: Daily 6:00am-6:00pm (some parts open 24 hours for devotees)

Admission: INR 50-200 (varies by area and citizenship; some temples in the complex may have separate puja fees)

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.

Ranakpur is approximately 90 km from Udaipur and about 70 km from Jodhpur by road. The nearest railway station is Falna (roughly 35 km); regular taxis and local buses connect Falna, Udaipur, and Jodhpur to Ranakpur village and the temple complex.

• Go early in the morning to see the temple carvings in soft light and to avoid the largest crowds
• Hire a local guide to explain the iconography - the Jain symbolism in Ranakpur is dense and rewarding
• Respect photography rules inside sanctums and watch for quiet zones during worship