Nareli Jain Temple is a magnificent temple serving as a sacred Tirtha of Digambar Jains. It’s located in the suburban area of Ajmer that has gained huge popularity over the past few years. The temple amidst the wonderful Aravali Ranges has been constructed by Marble giant Mr. Ashok Patni of RK Marbles.
The architecture features intricate and detailed stone carvings rendering a conventional yet modern look. It’s completely made of marbles and is adorned with beautifully shaped gardens all around. It’s one of the most breathtaking Jain temples of Rajasthan.
A strikingly unique feature of the temple is that it houses a 22-feet tall Padmasana idol of Guru Adinath Ji on the first floor. It’s a huge statue and the surroundings are so peaceful and serene that it would soothe your soul and calm your mind. Besides, there are 24 miniature temples of other Tirthankars up above the hills.
The Nareli Jain temple is a must visit for those who are fond of marvelous architecture and the scenic beauty of the hills away from the city area. Although it’s not an ancient structure the layout and design of the temple are quite impressive and worth capturing. It's definitely one of the must-visit places of Ajmer.
Nearby places to visit
If you happen to visit Nareli Jain Temple of Ajmer, there are several other places that you can include in your trip like Ana Sagar Lake, Nasiyan Jain Temple, Dargah Sharif, Adhai Din ka Jhopda, Prithviraj Smarak, and Daulat Bagh.
How to Reach Nareli Jain Temple
Road: Nareli Jain temple is located 8 kms away from Ajmer city on National Highway no. 8. It has a good road connectivity that makes it easy to hire cabs, taxis, and autos.
Train: Ajmer Junction is the nearest railway station from the Temple.
Air: The nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport located 125 kms away from the temple.
The tourist attractions in Bundi include glorious medieval forts, temples, havelis and magnificent palaces. The tourists will love to visit Bundi because of its serene atmosphere and strikingly expressive landscape. Bundi is perfectly located at the foothills of a large hill with a splendid lake in the center of this beautiful city of Rajasthan.
The most impressive Taragarh Fort is the prime attraction in the city of Bundi. This fort was constructed in the 14th century. The visitors will find a large battlement (Bhim Burj) inside the fort. One will also see a cannon and a large reservoir. The reservoir was carved by a single piece of rock.
The Bundi Palace is another place of attraction, located in close proximity to the Taragarh Fort. One will see some exquisite murals that typify the glorious era of Indian royalty.
Bundi is also famous for its large number of age old step-wells (locally called baoris). The step-wells that have been maintained till today are the Nagar Sagar Kund, Raniji ki Baori, and Nawal Sagar.
One of the prominent tourist attractions is a temple of Lord Varuna (God of Rains), half submerged in the water of the Nawal Sagar lake. The visitors, who want to see that temple, must go by boat.