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Adinath Temple

India / Rajasthan / Sadri / desuri
 temple, interesting place, Jain temple / derasar
Ranakpur is widely known for its marble Jain temple, said to be the most spectacular of the Jain temples. The renowned Jain temple at Ranakpur is dedicated to Adinatha. Light colored marble has been used for the construction of this grand temple which occupies an area of approximately 60 x 62 meters. The temple, with its distinctive domes, shikhara, turrets and cupolas rises majestically from the slope of a hill. Over 1444 marble pillars, carved in exquisite detail, support the temple.

Outside views

www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNWlLM-UhKA

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eb06CEAOxjU

Inside views

www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRF0LEuMYMU

www.youtube.com/watch?v=sI4EKAKxGyA

www.youtube.com/watch?v=MU3biolL2Zg

www.youtube.com/watch?v=M74is5AeniU
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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ranakpur
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Coordinates:   25°6'56"N   73°28'21"E

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  • Ry (guest)
    RY was here 26/12/09 to 28/12/09.
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