Tijara Jain temple

Tijara Jain Temple is a digambar Jain temple dedicated to Chandraprabhu. The temple is located in the hill city Tijara, in the Khairthal-Tijara district of Rajasthan, India. It is an Atishaya Kshetra (English: Place where Miracles happen). It is 55 kilometres (34 mi) from Alwar and 110 kilometres (68 mi) from Delhi. The location is a tirtha (pilgrimage site) for the Jains and a tourist attraction.^[1]

Tijara Jain temple
श्री 1008 चंद्रप्रभु दिगंबर जैन अतिशय क्षेत्र
Tijara Jain Temple
Religion
Affiliation	Jainism
Deity	Chandraprabhu
Location
Location	Dehra, Tijara, Rajasthan
Location in Rajasthan
Geographic coordinates	27.93°N 76.85°E / 27.93; 76.85
Architecture
Date established	1986
Temple(s)	4

History

The temple was established in 1956 following the recovery of an idol of Chandraprabha on 16 August 1956.^[2] In 1972, another 8 inches (20 cm) idol chandraprabhu in the lotus position was discovered. The white stone idol was retrieved from underground, reinforcing the belief that this place was once a Dehra, a place where Jain idols are worshipped. After the setting up of the Jain temple, the place has regained its former importance as a pilgrimage centre.^[1][3]

Main temple and idol

The mulnayak of the temple is a 15 inches (38 cm) white marble idol of Chandraprabhu, the eighth tirthankara, in lotus position. According to the inscription, the idol was installed on the 3rd day of Vaishakha Shukla in 1497(V.S. 1554). Both the idols, with others, are installed in a rectangular temple decorated with pinnacles. The temple walls have elaborate carvings, paintings and intricate glasswork depicting various scenes of tirthankar's life and event in Jain legends.^[1] The temple is considered an important Jain center.^[3][4]

There is a township in the name of Lord Chandraprabha as "Chandralok City" spread in more than 100 acre, on main road.^[5]

There is a 250 years old, Parshavanatha temple situated near the main temple. Navagraha Jain Temple and Padmavati temple are also near temple complex.^[3]

Gallery

Main temple

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  Lord Chandraprabhu
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  Manasthamba in the temple complex
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  Charan at Tijara Jain Temple
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  Tijara Jain temple

Chandragiri Vatika

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  Chandragiri Vatika near the main temple
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  15 feet 3 inch Padmasana Chandraprabha Idol at Chandragiri Vatika made from granite stone from Karnataka
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  Garden

Other Temples

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  Parshvanath Temple
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  Interior of Parshvanath Temple
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  Padmavati Temple
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  Navagraha Temple

See also

• Shri Mahavirji
• Pinangwan
• Jainism in Rajasthan

References

Citations

1. RTDC.
2. Dixit 2018.
3. Mansingka 2017.
4. Raina & Agarwal 2004, p. 53.
5. "Chandralok City". Real Estate Regulatory Authority.

Sources

• Raina, A. K.; Agarwal, S. K. (2004). The Essence of Tourism Development: Dynamics, Philosophy, and Strategies. Sarup & Sons. ISBN 9788176255271.
• RTDC. "Alwar Jain temple". Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation.
• Dixit, Amit (17 August 2018). "Unbelievably close to the clamour of Delhi, an abode of art and peace is gradually taking shape. It's also a remarkable restoration drama". Retrieved 23 April 2022.
• Mansingka, Shubham (15 June 2017). "Tijara Jain Temple". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 April 2022.

External links

• Alwar District official website