Rajasthan is seen as a great place from a tourism point of view where you get to see evergreen forests along with desert. You get to see many variations in the natural environment here, due to which you get to see more than one tourist destination. Today in this episode we are going to talk about Ranakpur which is a small village in Pali district of Rajasthan. Ranakpur is known for its Jain religious place. It is dedicated to Rishabhnath, the chief Tirthankara of Jainism. The city is also famous for its ancient architecture. Tourists come from far and wide to see the structure and excellent carvings of the ancient temples here. Today in this episode we are going to give you information about the major tourist places of Ranakpur. Let us know...

Ranakpur Jain Temple
Ranakpur Jain Temple is counted among the five important pilgrimage sites of Jains. Located on the western side of the Aravalli mountain range, this temple is dedicated to Lord Adinathji. It is made of light colored marble which looks very beautiful. According to legends, a Jain merchant named Seth Dharna Sah and Mewar ruler Rana Khumba built this temple. The main temple complex of Chamukha also includes other Jain temples. The basement area of the temple is spread over sq.ft. There are 80 domes, 29 halls, and 1444 pillars inside this temple. The main feature of the pillars is that each of them is unique. The carvings on the pillars are different from each other. The shrines of Parasnath and Neminath are in front of the main temple.

Surya Narayan Temple
Apart from the Jain temple, you can come here to visit the famous Surya Narayan temple. This grand temple is a wonderful structure dedicated to Lord Sun, which devotees and tourists come from far and wide to see. This temple is counted among the most important places in Ranakpur. The main attraction of this temple is its structure and the amazing paintings made on the walls. The grandeur of the temple can be felt right from the entrance of the temple. While roaming around in this temple, you can see the beauty of the walls. Draw here some pictures related to some mythological story or event. The temple complex is quite peaceful where you can sit for a while and get rid of physical and mental fatigue. This temple is no less than a treasure for art lovers.

Saadi
Saddi is a beautiful village located in Ranakpur of Pali district in the state of Rajasthan, which is famous for its religious temples. Major attractions here include Parashurama Mahadev Temple, Varahavatar Temple, Ranakpur Jain Temple, Sri Mahakali Temple, Sri Parashurama Mahadev Temple, Sri Vokkal Mata Temple and Chintamani Parasnath Temple etc. Apart from this, Ghanerao Rawla, Kumbhalgarh National Forest, Narendra Rawla, etc. are included.

Elephant bridge
Hathi Pulia is one of the main places to visit near Ranakpur. It is a viewpoint from where you can have a beautiful view of nature. Here you get to see the view of the Aravalli mountain range. Apart from this, you also get to see beautiful waterfalls here. This waterfall falls from many levels, which looks very tremendous. There is greenery all around here. You can come here and see the beautiful view of nature. This place is situated on the road from Saira to Ranakpur. It is situated on the main road itself. So you can enjoy the natural beauty of this place.

Ghanerao
Ghanerao is located near Ranakpur and is a popular tourist attraction here. There are many big and small Hindu temples in this village. Muchhal Mahavir Temple and Gajanand Temple are two of the most popular temples among the 11 Jain temples located in this area. In Gajanand Temple you can see beautiful idols of Lord Ganesha and deities Riddhi and Siddhi. The idols of Lord Hanuman and Lord Bhairo Baba situated on either side of the main idol are considered to be the protectors of Lord Ganesha.

Muchhal Mahavir Temple
Apart from the above-mentioned places, you can also visit Muchhal Mahavir Temple in the Pali district. It is a Jain temple dedicated to Lord Mahavira. According to local people, this grand temple was built in 1020CE (Common Era). The idol of Lord Mahavir in meditation posture is the main center of attraction here. Other attractive sculptures are also present in this temple. This temple is located near Ghanerao in the district, a little far from Ranakpur. This Jain temple has been constructed using attractive architecture. Tourists keep coming here to see the grandeur of the temple.

Ranakpur Dam
Ranakpur Dam is one of the main attractions of Ranakpur. This dam is situated on the main road. This dam is spread over a very large area. You get to see beautiful hills all around this dam. You can have a great time by coming here. Ranakpur is surrounded by natural beauty. This place looks very nice. During the rainy season, this place is surrounded by greenery. You will enjoy coming here.

Narlai
Narlai is a small village located in the Pali district of Rajasthan. This village is on the foothills, 6 km away from the famous town of Ranakpur. Travelers can see many Jain temples and Hindu temples in this area. Among tourists, the murals and architecture of the temple of Lord Adinath, the first Jain Tirthankara, are very popular.

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