Famous Jain temples in India

India has number of Jain temples known for unique architecture and marvelous marble stone carvings. Some of the most famous Jain temples in India also includes Jain Temple in Ajmer,Ajitnath Temple Palanpur,Girnar Jain temples,Shankeshwar Tirth,Vataman Temple,Shantinatha Basadi, Deogarh Jain temples,Lakkundi Jain Temple and Jain temples of Khajuraho.
There are numerous Jain temples in India and the world; here are 5 of the most famous ones in India.
Dilwara Temples, Mt. Abu, Rajasthan

The magnificently carved Dilwara Temples are believed to have been built around the 12th century. They have intricate and striking carvings in marble that are still very well preserved. Located in the Aravali Ranges in Rajasthan, each of the five temples were built in honour of a different Tirthankara, and include images of Jain saints, beautifully detailed pillars and even a hall with 360 miniature idols of Jain Tirthankaras. This temple complex is considered by many as one of the most beautiful Jain temples in the world. 

Khajuraho Temples: Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh

While this World Heritage Site has gained prominence for its provocative statues that adorn many of its temples, it also has a number of Jain temples that were built over a thousand years ago. The Jain temples are located in the eastern section of the town, and are a good example of medieval Indian Architecture. While Khajuraho is a small town, it has many different temple sites to see and all are very well maintained, so it is worthwhile taking a few days to explore them properly. 

 Palitana Temples: Shatrunjaya Hills, Gujarat

One of the most sacred Jain temple complexes, Palitana, has over 3,000 brilliantly carved temples located in the Shatrunjaya Hills in the Gujarat District of Bhavnagar. Built over generations from the 11th century, this is a revered pilgrimage site. With over 3,800 stone steps, the climb is not easy, but that does not deter thousands of devotees from going there every year.

Gomateshwara Temple: Karnataka

Located in the town of Shravanabelagola in Karnataka, this Jain Temple has a massive black granite statue of Gomateshwara, the first Tirthankara, which stands 18 metres tall. Every 12 years, pilgrims flock to this mountain for Mahamastakabhisheka, an important Jain Festival, where the statue is bathed and anointed with milk, saffron paste and dusted with powders of turmeric, sandalwood and vermillion.

Dharmanath Jain Temple, Kochi

Dharmanath Jain Temple is the famous Jain pilgrim centre at Mattancherry, dedicated to Shri Dharmanath. Mattancherry is a part of Ernakulam and the architecture of the temple is inspired by the Jain temples of Gujarat.

Ranakpur Temple: Aravali Ranges, Rajasthan

The elaborate Ranakpur Temple was built in the 14th and 15th centuries in the Aravali Ranges. It arises from the hill in three levels, which are supported by no less than 1,444 carved marble pillars. All the detailed carvings in this beautiful temple are unique, including one single marble rock that has the heads of 108 snakes and a tangle of tails. Considered to be a brilliant example of devotion and workmanship, this temple is certainly worth making the visit to from nearby Udaipur.