Tijara Jain temple
{{Short description|Indian Jain Temple}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2015}}
{{Use Indian English|date=December 2015}}
{{Infobox religious building
| native_name = श्री 1008 चंद्रप्रभु दिगंबर जैन अतिशय क्षेत्र
| native_name_lang = hi
| religious_affiliation = Jainism
| image = File:Tijara Jain Temple - Main(2).jpg
| alt = Tijara Jain Temple
| caption = Tijara Jain Temple
| map_type = India Rajasthan
| map_caption = Location in Rajasthan
| coordinates = {{coord|27.93|76.85|region:IN|display=inline,title}}
| location = Dehra, Tijara, Rajasthan
| deity = Chandraprabhu
| temple_quantity = 4
| established = 1986
}}
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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 {{convert|55|km}} from Alwar and {{convert|110|km}} from Delhi. The location is a tirtha (pilgrimage site) for the Jains.{{sfn|RTDC}}
History
The temple was established in 1956 following the recovery of an idol of Chandraprabha on 16 August 1956.{{sfn|Dixit|2018}} In 1972, another {{convert|8|in|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.{{sfn|RTDC}}{{sfn|Mansingka|2017}}
Main temple and idol
The mulnayak of the temple is a {{convert|15|in|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.{{sfn|RTDC}} The temple is considered an important Jain center.{{sfn|Mansingka|2017}}{{sfn|Raina|Agarwal|2004|p=53}}
There is a township in the name of Lord Chandraprabha as "Chandralok City" spread in more than 100 acre, on main road.{{cite web | url=https://rera.rajasthan.gov.in/Home/ViewProject?id=nr9mmu6LBl4=&type=U | work=Real Estate Regulatory Authority | title=Chandralok City}}
There is a 250 years old, Parshavanatha temple situated near the main temple. Navagraha Jain Temple and Padmavati temple are also near temple complex.{{sfn|Mansingka|2017}}
Gallery
= Main temple =
File:Tijara Jain temple - Main Idol.jpg|Lord Chandraprabhu
File:Maansthamb tijara jain temple.jpg|Manasthamba in the temple complex
File:Tijara Jain Temple - Charan.jpg|Charan at Tijara Jain Temple
File:Tijara 1.jpg|Tijara Jain temple
= Chandragiri Vatika =
File:Chandragiri Vatika.jpg|Chandragiri Vatika near the main temple
File:Chandaragiri_Vatika.jpg|15 feet 3 inch Padmasana Chandraprabha Idol at Chandragiri Vatika made from granite stone from Karnataka
File:Chandragiri Vatika garden.jpg|Garden
= Other Temples =
File:Tijara Jain Temple - Parshvanath Temple.jpg|Parshvanath Temple
File:Tijara Jain Temple - Parshvanath Temple Interior.jpg|Interior of Parshvanath Temple
File:Padmavati temple, Tijara - new temple (cropped).jpg|Padmavati Temple
File:Tijara Jain Temple - Navagraha Temple.jpg|Navagraha Temple
See also
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References
= Citations =
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= Sources =
- {{cite book | last1=Raina | first1=A. K. | last2=Agarwal | first2=S. K. | title=The Essence of Tourism Development: Dynamics, Philosophy, and Strategies | url={{Google books|TKPM6MAozzwC|page=53|plainurl=yes}} | publisher=Sarup & Sons | year=2004 | isbn=9788176255271 }}
- {{cite web | author=RTDC | title=Alwar Jain temple | url=https://www.tourism.rajasthan.gov.in/content/rajasthan-tourism/en/tourist-destinations/alwar-jain-temple.html | publisher=Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation }}
- {{cite news | last=Dixit | first=Amit | url=https://www.outlookindia.com/outlooktraveller/explore/story/68976/fort-placid | title=Unbelievably close to the clamour of Delhi, an abode of art and peace is gradually taking shape. It's also a remarkable restoration drama | date=17 August 2018 | access-date=23 April 2022 }}
- {{cite web | last=Mansingka | first=Shubham | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/destinations/tijara-jain-temple/as59156509.cms | title=Tijara Jain Temple | work=The Times of India | date=15 June 2017 | access-date=23 April 2022 }}
External links
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20120803030422/http://alwar.nic.in/ Alwar District official website]
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Category:Tourist attractions in Alwar district