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    Sandwiched between Jodhpur and Udaipur, in a valley on the western side of the great Aravalli range, Ranakpur village is one of the five venerated places of the Jain community in the country. It is renowned for its beautifully carved marble temples that date back to the 15th century. The temples were created during the reign of the liberal Rana Kumbha, the then ruler of Mewar. Dharna Shah, a Jain businessman approached to Rana Kumbha to explain his vision of constructing this great temples and demanded land for their construction. The colossal basement of the temple complex covers an area of 48,000 sq. feet. There are four subsidiary shrines, twenty-four pillared halls and enormous domes supported by more than 1444 columns. Each column is sliced out from a single piece of marble and is lavishly adorned with most elaborate sculptors and filigree. One of the most striking features of the temples is the brilliant effect of shadows, light and colors. As the light creeps through the temples over the day, the glittering marble columns change its color from white to gold to bluish. The artistically carved nymphs playing the flute in various dance postures at a height of 45 feet affords an enthralling sight. The entire temple complex reverberates with the soothing sound of two big bells hanged in the assembly hall. Overwhelmed by the beauty of the temples, Great Mughal Emperor, Akbar inscribed one of the columns that say, "no one ever would be allowed to destroy this jewel of architecture".

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    Best Time to Visit
    September to March

    What to Buy
    Ranakpur does not offer much shopping opportunities. Udaipur is a major city close to Ranakpur. It is famous for its miniature paintings, silver jwellery, gems, pottery; stone carved items, puppets, tie-dye saris and beautiful handicrafts.

    Places of Interest

    Jain Temples
    The famous Jain temple complex of Ranakpur has four shrines. The main temple of the complex is dedicated to the first Jain tirthankara, Adinath. The other two-siginficant temples are devoted to Neminath and Parasnath. The complex also has a sun temple and the temple of Amba Mata.

    Sadri
    Located at a distance of 8km from Ranakpur, Sadri is famous for its ancient temples .The Varahavtar Temple and the Chintamani Parasvanath Temple are the oldest of all. The dargah of Khudabaksh Baba is also here.

    Ghanerao
    Ghanerao is dotted with many temples dedicated to Hindu gods and goddesses. The impressive Gajanand temple houses life-sized statues of the goddesses Ridhi and Siddhi. The other significant temple is of Lord Mahavira that dates back to the 10th century. Ghanerao also has a magnificent castle that has now been converted in to a heritage hotel.

    Desuri
    The tiny town of Dasuri is 16 km from Ranakpur. The place is known for its temples dedicated to lord Shiva, Lord Hanuman and Navi Mata.

    Narlai
    Nestled at the base of a hillock, Narlai is sprinkled with many Hindu and Jain temples. One of the ancient temples is dedicated to Adinath. The walls of the temple are donned with beautiful frescoes and the outer Mandap has mural paintings on its ceiling that retain their original splendor.

    Falna
    This tiny town of Ranakpur is home to the first Jain golden temple constructed by the people of the Jain community. Falna is famous for its educational institutions and traditional umbrella making industry.

    Muchhal Mahavir temple
    5 km from Ghanraeo, Muchhal Mahavir temple houses the distinct statue of Lord Mahavir with a mustache. The two massive statues of elephants installed at the gateway are the unique examples of temple decoration.

    How to get there

    By Air: The nearest airport is at Udaipur (90km). It is served by many regular flights from cities like Delhi and Mumbai.

    By Rail:The most convenient railhead is Udaipur railway station, which is connected to all key cities with an extensive rail network.

    By Road: Ranakpur is 90km away from Udaipur. Regular bus service links Ranakpur with all major cities of Rajasthan.
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