Ranakpur
is a town located in Pali District of Rajasthan. Being located between Udaipur
and Jodhpur, it is counted as a preferred place to visit. This destination is
suitable for all types of travellers. This town is named after Rana Kumbh.
Ranakpur is one of the five holy places for Jain Community.
There
are several Jain Temples in Ranakpur which were constructed in 1439. The best
suitable time to visit Ranakpur is October, November, and December. Apart from
the major attractions, the temples, the travellers can enjoy the local sightseeing
at any time of the day.
A
Royal Rajasthan Tour of India is incomplete without
a visit to Ranakpur! There are many attractions in Ranakpur that would let your
time and money expenses go worthy. The major sites or destinations in Ranakapur
that are listed by the travellers are specified below, which one mustn’t miss!
Top 5 Places To Visit In Ranakpur
1. Ranakpur Jain Temple
The popularity of Ranakpur is the Jain Temple. The Ranakpur Jain Temple is
spotted as the pilgrim station for the Jains in India. Rana Kumbha constructed
this famous temple in the 15th century. This temple is dedicated to First Jain
Tirthankara, Lord Adinath. These historic temples are well maintained, and the
beauty of architecture sustains still. The architectural works are famous for
the carvings, 29 pillared halls, and 80 domes. These domes are supported by
1444 pillars that give a splendid example of the architectural knowledge.
2. Surya Narayan Temple
Apart from the famous Ranakpur Jain Temple, Ranakpur is visited for the Surya
Narayan Temple. This temple is dedicated to Sun God. This temple is even a
splendid work of architecture and the innumerable walls of projections of the
circular structure. The sculpture of Lord Surya driving the chariot with seven
horses is the major point of attraction in this temple.
3. Sadri
Sadri is 8kms
away from Ranakpur Town and is widely famous for the temples with the Old
Dargha of Khudabaksh Baba. There are other popular temples around the place
like Varahavatar Temple and Chinatamani Parsvanath Temple. These are few of the
oldest temples in the place. These temples are good examples of architectural
beauty which are unique in their form and relate the knowledge.
4. Muchhal Mahavir Temple
Muchhal Mahavir Temple is a temple dedicated to Lord Mahavir that is located
near the Kumbhalgarh Sanctuary. The prime attraction of this temple is the
statue of Lord Mahavir with a moustache. The temple is also beautified by two
sculptures of two elephants at the entrance of the temple.
5. Ranakpur Market
Ranakpur though is a small village; the marketplace is a heaven for
shopaholics. Ranakpur is widely famous
for the art and craft on silvers and silver ornaments. These silver jewelleries
are decorated with gemstones that give unique identification to the
jewelleries. The market even is popular for the pottery works and stone carved
products. The market is a perfect destination in Ranakpur where a variety of the
colours of India are displayed. The most attractive and lucrative products
are the colourful puppets.
