Digamber Jain Atishya Shetra Mandir Sanghiji of None

  • Digamber Jain Atishya Shetra Mandir Sanghiji of None

About Digamber Jain Atishya Shetra Mandir SanghijiThe ancient Shri Digamber Jain temple of Sanganer has fine carvings that are comparable to the Dilwara temples of Mount Abu that are built in many phases. It is a famous Jain temple in Rajasthan.Last phase of this spectacular temple was completed in 10th century A.D., according to inscription of V.S. 1011 in one of the pylons (Toranas). It has sky-high 'shikharas' (spires) and the inner sanctum is a stone shrine with skyhigh eight Shikharas (Pinnacles). This temple is seven storied. In the midst of of underground portion, there is located an ancient small temple guarded by the Yaksha (Devas) it is said that only a Balyati (one celibate since childhood) ascetic digamber saint can only enter if equipped with his spiritual steady fastness and he is only able to bringout the Idols of this underground temple for a limited period, which is declared and decided previously. The idols thus brought out for viewing (Darshan) of devotees, must be placed back with in auspicious signs. This is an Atishay (Miracle) of this temple, shows its antiquity.The whole of the temple is made of red stone with attractive images carved.The sight of the architecture of main gate reminds the architecture of famous Delwara Temples of Mount Abu. As one enters the inner temple there is a big stone built shrine having three pinnacles. In the middle of the shrine a very beautiful, eye catching idol of lord Parshwanath with seven serpent hoods is installed. There are 2 idols of lord parshwanath in the both side too. There so many attractive idols installed in the temple.