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Bhinmal Jain Temple Rajasthan

Name: Bhinmal Jain Temple Rajasthan
Address: Bhinmal, IN
Rating: 4.80

Jain temple Hindu temple

274X+7W2, Bhinmal, Rajasthan 343029, India

Bhinmal Rajasthan

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Bhinmal Jain Temple Rajasthan is a jain temple and hindu temple located in Bhinmal, Rajasthan. The average rating of this place is 4.80 out of 5 stars based on 239 reviews. The street address of this place is 274X+7W2, Bhinmal, Rajasthan 343029, India. It is about 1.54 kilometers away from the Marwar Bhinm railway station.

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Where is Bhinmal Jain Temple Rajasthan located?: Bhinmal Jain Temple Rajasthan is located at 274X+7W2, Bhinmal, Rajasthan 343029, India.
What is the off day for Bhinmal Jain Temple Rajasthan?: Bhinmal Jain Temple Rajasthan is closed on Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
What is the nearest railway station from Bhinmal Jain Temple Rajasthan?: Marwar Bhinm railway station is the nearest railway station to Bhinmal Jain Temple Rajasthan. It is nearly 1.54 kilometers away from it.

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Tusar Kanti Sarkar 22 months ago

History and Architecture of 72 Jinalaya
Jain Temple.
72 Domes of 72 Jinalaya, Bhinmal, Rajasthan.

Introduction
On the outskirts of a Rajasthani Town, Bhinmal, there is huge complex which offers Pilgrimage to Jain’s all around the world. It is know as Shri Laxmi Vallabh Parshwanath 72 Jinalaya.

History
Bhinmal was earlier known as Shrimal Nagar (or Bhillamal), which was an early capital of the Kingdom of Gurjars. There are evidence found which indicates Mahavir Swami, the 24th Tirthankar has roamed in these places. This makes Bhinal a very holy place for Jainism.

A Portrait of King Kumarpal
King Kumarpal, the King of Gurjar Kingdom had erected many temples but were destroyed by Alauddin Khilji.

There was a time when Bhinmal looked absolutely stunning with city pinnacled with many temples. It was a great learning center in old times. Many books on Jainism were written here between 7th to 10th Century.

Construction

The pilgrimage is built almost 6 kms away from Bhinmal. Spreading itself across 80 acres of land .

It is built completely in Marble and hence provides a magnificent views. The work done on construction is very intricate. All the details and colors are carved out very nicely.

The construction of this tirth (pilgrimage) had begun at 1982 and took around 19 years to complete.

The temple spreads in the area of 4700 sq. ft. The temple is elevated with the help of 8 ft high platform. The main temple is in the center (It consists of mulnayak, the main god) and is surrounded by 72 other smaller temples

Overview of 72 Jinalaya
The mulnayak of this temple is Lord Mahavir. His statue is housed in the main temple which is 72 x 54 x 60 ft. in dimensions.

There are usually 24 Tirthankars (gods, people who has attained enlightenment) in Jainism. But this temple is a representation of 24 previous Tirthankars, 24 current Tirthankars and 24 future Tirthankars