Here is a simple history of Khimel Jain (Shri Khimel Teerth), Pali, Rajasthan:

• Location:

Khimel is an ancient Jain village in the Gorwar (गोड़वाड़) region of Pali district, Rajasthan. It has a good Jain population and is known for its old Jain temples.

• Antiquity:

The Jain teerth of Khimel is considered to be in existence from around the 12th century of Vikram Samvat. The village itself is believed to be even older.

• Main temple & Moolnayak:

- The principal deity (moolnayak) is Bhagwan Shantinath, white in colour, in padmāsan posture. - The main ancient temple is on the bank of a river, towards the east of the village.

• Construction & Pratishtha (consecration):

- The old Shantinath temple is traditionally said to have been built by Seth Shri Lala (Leela) Shah Ostwal. - The moolnayak idol of Shantinath Bhagwan was established on Vaishakh Shukla 10, Vikram Samvat 1134 by Āchārya Shri Hemsurishwarji. - Later, another idol was installed by Āchārya Shri Vijaysensurishwarji on Vaishakh Shukla 11, Vikram Samvat 1653.

• Other temples in Khimel:

Khimel has three Jain temples: 1. The old Shantinath temple on the river bank (the most ancient one). 2. A large temple just outside the village, popularly known for “Bāvan Jinalay” (52 Jinalayas): - This big temple was built by Smt. Nagibai, wife of Shri Khumji Gadaiya, in Vikram Samvat 1920. - The moolnayak here is Bhagwan Rishabhdev (shyam-varniya), whose idol was established in V.S. 1928. - At that time only part of the temple (14 dehris) was completed; full pratishtha took place in V.S. 1958. 3. A samadhi temple of Āchārya Shri Vijayrajendra Surishwarji near the step-well (bāvdi) built by Mehta Mokamsingh at the river bank.

• Religious life:

- Regular pūjā is performed in the main temple, generally in the morning hours. - Being an old Jain centre, Khimel is respected as an ancient Śvetāmbara Jain teerth of Rajasthan.

You can read a brief teerth description here