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Ajmer is sn ancient, historical and political
centeras well as culster of Hindu, Jain and Muslim
culture. There are 25 temples out of which following are
worth seeing :-
1. SIDDHAKOOT CHAITYALAYA - This word fame temple is
called "Soniji-ki-Nashiya" built in the 19th
century. The outer of the temple building is made of red
stone, whereas the inner one of pure white marble stone.
This temple is dedicated to Bhagwan Adinath. The main
idol was got placed in the year 1865 by Seth Moolchand Soni. 83 feet high Manasthamb is most artistic, can
rarely be seen elsewhere in India. On the back of the
temple in a splendid double storied hail, Charming wooden
gilt representation of Jain mythology can be seen. Models
of Ayodhya, Sumeru Parvat, Terah Dweep etc. have been
shown. It is said, 400 Kg gold was used in the creation
of these Rishabheo. Not only Indians but foreign tourists
also visit this place.
2. BADA DHARA TEMPLE - In this temple 84 stone idols
found from 'DHAI DIN KA ZONPADA' are placed. One idol
existing in the basement is transcendental and people
worship for the fulfilment of their coveted desires.
3. SEEMANDHAR JINALAYA - This temple was established in
the year 1984 on the second floor of 'BAL BHAWAN' BY
Luhadia family where a splendid self-study hall is
existing. In the famous Jain scholar, Sadasukh
Granthamala is Publishing literature on all the four
anuyogas of Jainism from here.
NEARBY
PLACES Pushkar at 11 Kms is an important Hindu
Pilgrimage having many
Hindu Temples, out of which temple
of Lord Brahma-The Lord of creation is worth mentionable.
One Jain temple is on the bank of Puskar lake.
Gyanodaya Tirth- 10 Kms away from Ajmer, on a hill. It is
a multipurpose Kshetra. At this place, number of temples
viz. Trimurti, Nandishwar, Sahastrakoot, Trikal Chowbisi
temples are proposed. In addition to above. Manasthamba, Santshala, School,
Aushadhalaya, Dharamshala and old age
home will be established. This Pilgrimage has come into
existence due to blessings of 108 Muni Sudha Sagar,
disciple of Acharya Vidya Sagar in the Year 1994.
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