SANGANER, JAIPUR

Name :

Shri Digamber Jain Atishaya Kshetra Mandir, Sanghiji, Sanganer.

Is an Atishaya Kshetra.

Address :

Shri Digamber Jain Atishaya Kshetra Mandir Sanghiji, Jain Mohalla, Sanganer, Jaipur - 303902. Phone 0141 - 2730390, 2731952

Management committee :

Management committee Shri Digamber Jain Atishaya Kshetra Mandir, Sanghiji, Jain Mohalla, Sanganer, Jaipur - 303902.Phone 0141-2730390, 2731952

Chair Person :

Shri Dhan Kumar Jain (Pandya) Sanganer, Jaipur. Phone 0141-2731848

Secretary :

Shri Nirmal Kumar Jain (Kasliwal) Sanganer, Jaipur. Phone 0141-2730650, 2731643

Nearby City :

Jaipur, 14 km far by road and train

About Sanganer :

Sanganer town situated 13-14 km south of the Jaipur City on National Highway No. 12, Kota - Jaipur Road, is one of the historical places of Rajasthan. Shri Digamber Jain temple Sanghiji is a jewel of town. This is an old temple, represents the ancient style of  architecture completed in many phases, 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). In this temple the Principal Deity the Lord Adinath (Rishabh Dev), the first tirthankar are supposed to be 4000 years old. 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.

Main Temple & Idol :

Idols of principal Diety Lord Adinaath is supposed to be 4000 Years old, made of local  stone, the artistic miracle. 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.the carving art of the three pinnacles & the shrine is subtle a veritable feast to the eyes. 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.

Other Temple :

Digamber Jain Temple, Visiting time, from 6 AM to 10 PM. Shri Dig. Jain Virodaya Temple, where Principal Deity are Shri 1008 Lord Shantinath 16th Tirthankar, at Shikarpura Road, Jain Nasian, Sanganer, Jaipur.

Annual Gatherings :

Second Sunday of Ashwin Month every year.

Facilities :

Rest House contains 25 general rooms and 15 deluxe rooms, having a mess also named as Shri Adinath Bhojanalaya. Items like utensiles, bed, tent etc. are available.

Reservation Facility :

Available on Phone no. 0141-2730390, 2731952

Means of approach :

By Road- From Jaipur Bus Stand, City Bus is available. Also from Ajmeri Gate, Sanganery Gate and Narayan Singh Circle City Bus No. 201 goes to Sanganer. By Rail- Sanganer Railway Station is the nearest. Taxi, Tempo, City Bus and Rickshaw are available. Nearest Airport- Sanganer, Jaipur 2.5 km. Bus, Train and Air Service is available for Jaipur, from all the major cities of India and abroad.

Nearby Places :

Shri Choolgiriji (Khaniyaji) at distance of 18 km, Shri Bada Padampura at distance of 22 km, Fort of Amer at distance of 30 km, Mojama Bad at distance of 60 km.