Ranakpur Temple in Rajasthan is a superb example of classic architecture and forms a major pilgrimage of the Jains Ranakpur Temple in Rajasthan is a superb example of classic architecture and forms a ...

1,444 intricately carved marble pillars (no two alike) Around 80 domes and 29 spacious halls Over 400 uniquely detailed columns Legends say that even the best architects found it impossible to count ...

The Jain temple enshrines a sage, who has attained the highest state of realisation Before me was the gigantic image of Adinath, the first Tirthankara, of this era, sitting cross-legged, no clothes on ...

(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) Explore the enchanting Ranakpur Jain Temple in Rajasthan, India-a masterpiece of marble architecture dedicated to Adinatha. With 1,444 intricately carved pillars, stunning domes ...

One of the temple's pillars also has a tiny carving of Depa Shah (the maker of the temple) on it. There is a picture of Akbar in this temple as it was visited by Akbar in the 16th century who was ...

Sixteen years after retiring from teaching, I visited India for a tour of Rajasthan and saw the Adinatha temple at Ranakpur, which transformed my perspective on Western architecture. Virtually every ...