Jain Temples, Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer Jain temples are located inside the huge Jaisalmer Fort.

These temples are not only a pilgrimage attraction to the Jains but also important monuments from archeological point of view. The group of Jain temples dates back to the 12th and 15th centuries and made in dedication to Jain Tirthankars (Hermits). The major attractions of the temple are the animal & human figures carved on the walls in famous Dilwara Jain temple style.

The architecture of Jaisalmer Jain temples are built in the Dilwara architecture. The famous Dilwara Jain temples are located on the hills of Mount Abu. The temples of Jaisalmer are built of yellow sandstones, and the carve decoration of the wall draws attention at first sight.

Location: Inside the Jaisalmer Fort

Attraction: Dilwara style paintings,

Architecture Timings: Early morning till 12 noon

Lodurva Jain temples, Jaisalmer: Lodurva is about 16 kms from Jaisalmer located on the outskirts of the city. Ludurva was erstwhile the capital of Bhattis Rajputs. Though the ruins of the temples are seen at Ludurva yet a large number of tourists visit this village. Also Ludurva is home to lots of peacock. The Jain temples of Ludurva are built of yellow sandstones. The walls of the temples are decorated with pictures of one Jain Tirthankars.