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This city is well known for Jain temple, Because of several Jain temples. It is called pilgrimage of jaisalmer  Jains. These temples are equal to the standard of Ranakpur and Delwara Jain Temples. Its carving attract the tourists and self inspired tourists try to catch it into camera automatically. Construction of the temple was continuing from 10th to 19th century. jaisalmer temple tour tanot temple jaisalmer holiday events

This fascinating temple was built by Oswal Jaisingh in the reign of Maharawal Laxman. Later a number of images were installed. The total figure of images to 1235 according to "VRADHI RATNAMALA". Earlier this temple was known as Laxamanvihar but now it called Parsvanath Temple to whom it is dedicated.

The whole plan of temple follows the pattern of the solanki and vaghela school. This temple includes the "Sabha Mandap" and Grabha Griha including fifty two chaplets with bhamati and balanki. Rang Mandap is an architectural beauty with eleven bejewelled pillers.

The Torana entrance is designed beautifully with carved charming dancers and with a fine image of Parasvanathji in its centre. It was built in 1473 vikarm samvat. jaisalmer temple tour holiday events

This temple is connected by Parasvanath temple through Rang Mandap. Important Jain manuscripts and miniature have been kept in safe custody in this shrine known as "Jain Bhadra Suri Gyan Granth Bhandar". The earliest known palm leaf manuscript is entitled Aughaniryukti Vritti is dated to 1060 A.D. This temple was completed in three years in 1420 A.D. having 604 images. This temple is worth seeing not only for its architecture but for unique carvings. Sculpture figures are extremely rare. The Mandap's roof is bell shaped. Mandovra here is in sharp contrast to that of Parsvanath temple. On 'Nandishwar Patta', a beautiful carving of barley sized temple and mole like Jine image can be seen.

Near Sambhavanth's temple there are two storeyed Shantinathji and Kunthunnathji temples, which are the jewels among the cluster of temples, Images are having round face, big arms, wide forehead, fascinating eyes, nose like parrot, beautiful lips, thin waiste, creating the effort of sculpture of Khajroho, Kanork and Delwara. Stone is carved with leaves, animals and birds beautifully.

Right flank of Parsvanathji Temple, there is the temple of Chandra Prabhujij which is connected to Rang Mandap by stair case. It was built is 12th Century but perhaps was destroyed at the time of Khalji's Attack and was renovated in 15th Century. There are many idols of Hindu God and Goddess tells the co-ordination between the public. Idol of Indra Brihma, Kartikey, Bharivav, Ganesh, Vashnavi are very attractive. This temple is similar to Chaturmukha temple of Ranakpur near Chhoti Sadari. Domical Rang Mandap is formed by eight decorative pillers on which rests the first floor stone grilles, which bear the load of ceiling of the 'Samvarana'.

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This temple was built in 1524 A.D. in Chaugan Para of the fort. This is constructed by general norms.

Thus, 'Jaisalmer', a city of affulent Svetamber Jains, witnessed the construction of many splendid temples in the medieval period.

In the city, there are many "Upasaras", "Dehrasaran" and lesser-known temples were constructed with artistic facade.

In addition to Jain Temple, there are many artistic Hindu Temple in the town. Some of them are Laxminath Temple and Suraj temple in the fort. Temple of Lord Shiva and Hanuman in the city. tanot temple jaisalmer jaisalmer temple tour holiday events