Gommatagiri Digambar Jain Temple

About Gommatagiri Digambar Jain Temple Indore


Gommatagiri Digambar Jain Temple is a prominent holy location for the Jain community, and it is visited by Digambar Jain monks throughout the year. The statues of Lord Adityanath, Lord Shantinath, Lord Parshwanath, and Mahavir Swami are constructed of pink Rajasthani sandstone.

The temple is part of a vast complex about an hour's drive from Ratlam, making it an excellent one-day picnic location. The tranquillity that pervades this temple lifts your spirits and transports you to a carefree state of being. Visit this site with your family since it is clean and well-maintained, making it one of the best one-day picnic spots around Ratlam.

Indore's Gommatagiri Digambar Jain Temple is large and elegantly decorated with white marble. It is, in fact, one of the calmest and most relaxing temples, with many worshippers visiting to contemplate. Individuals of various religions are also welcome. It is also possible to study Jainism's teachings here. Similar to Shravanabelagola, you must ascend a system of chiseled stairs to reach the Gommatagiri Jain Temple atop this enormous granite rock. During the festival season, this place attracts a large number of Jain worshippers. The annual "Maha Mastakabhisheka" in September is the main attraction for pilgrims. Except for the festival crowds, this location is eerily quiet, and the ambiance is bizarre, akin to that of any huge Jain Basadi.

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Gommatagiri Digambar Jain Temple

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Timings :6:00 am to 7:00 pm

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History


The idea of establishing a Jain shrine is a novel one. While on his vihar/journey to Shravanabelagola in 1979, the Late Digambar Jain Acharya 108 Sri Vidyananda Muni Maharaj envisioned adoration with the idol of Lord Bahubali. In 1981, the late Samajjan Dulichand Sethi, Shantilal Patni, and Babulal Patodi took on the challenge of bringing Shri Vidyanandji Maharaj's vision to life. 

Though much smaller than the enormous and well-known Bahubali statues at Shravanabelagola, the similarities between the two are pleasantly surprising. To reach the shrine atop this large granite boulder, you must climb a flight of stairs chiseled into it, similar to Shravanabelagola. The statue is located within the compound wall that encircles the summit. This site attracts a huge number of Jain devotees throughout the festival season. The pilgrims' primary draw is the yearly "Maha Mastakabhisheka" in September. With the exception of the festival crowds, this location is unusually tranquil and the atmosphere is surreal, similar to that of any large Jain Basadi. Yours would be the only other family at the shrine because it is so deserted.

Architecture


Bricks are rarely used in Jain temples. It was decided to carve temples out of rock faces. Mountains of immortality were a thought that Jain had (to live forever). As a result, they constructed a temple in the hills. The earliest specimen of Jain architecture can be seen in the Indian rock-cut construction tradition, which was originally transmitted to Buddhism and then with Hinduism towards the end of the classical epoch. Frequently, a large number of rock-cut Jain temples and monasteries coexist with those of other religions in the same location.

Activities


  • For all Jain worshippers, this location is a sacred site. The 24 Jain Tirthankaras are worshipped here, and visitors come to seek their blessings.
  • Tourists may enjoy gorgeous views from this location, which is situated on a hilltop.
  • You can also meditate inside the temple. 
  • People also make offerings to the deity there.

Tips for visiting


  • Keep your shoes outside of the temple. 
  • Entering the temple with any kind of food items or drinks is strictly prohibited. 
  • Try to always maintain silence. 
  • Do not let your children and younger ones Run around the temple. 

Best time to visit


Between October and March is the season to visit Gommatagiri Jain Temple. Summers in Indore are hot and humid. It is advisable to visit during the fall months to avoid this. The greatest times to visit the area is in the spring and winter. The months of May, June, and July see the highest temperatures of the year. Touring the city at this time may be quite unpleasant, with the noon especially intolerable.

Nearby Atractions


  • Shree Bijasan Mata Mandir 
  • Rajwada Palace. 
  • Tafreeh Agro Park. 
  • Lalbagh Palace 
  • Pitra Parvat

Nearby market/ shopping places


  • Novelty Market: this market is famous for shoes, toys, and other accessories for kids as well as women. 
  • Veer Savarkar market: this market provides different varieties of street food that are liked by almost every other tourist. 
  • Indore Market: This is a supermarket where you can get almost everything you require in your daily life. 
  • Khajuri Market: Here in this market you can get different varieties of first and second-hand books by famous authors.

Nearby Hotels


  • Hotel Pleasure Palace
  • Treebo Trend Shivani
  • Hotel Prashant
  • New Crown Hotel
  • Hotel Mangalam

Interesting Facts About Gommatagiri Digambar Jain Temple


The statue is supposed to be an exact duplicate of Shrawanbegola's Bahubali statue. Gomatgiri is also notable for the presence of 24 marble temples, the beauty of which is enhanced by its shikhars. Each of these gorgeous temples is dedicated to one of the Jain religion's 24 Tirthankaras. 

Nearby Restaurants


  • Jainam Zayka Cafe
  • Shri Madhvan
  • M P Chat Center
  • SIP AND CHEW
  • Aditya Raj Bakery

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Getting In indore

BY AIR

Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport is the closest airport to the shrine. It is possible to book a cab from the airport to the Gommatagiri temple. It takes 10 minutes to reach the temple.

BY ROAD

This Jain temple can be reached by public transport or private cars from any point in the city. The distance of Gommatagiri Digambar Jain temple from the Indore bus stand is 9.9km.

BY RAIL

Laxmi Bai Nagar Junction Railway Station, which is 6 kilometers from the temple, is the nearest railway station. To get to the Jain temple, tourists can either book a taxi or take any community public transportation.

BY Car

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People Also Ask About Gommatagiri Digambar Jain Temple

The Jain Samaj constructed  Indore’s Gommatagiri Digambar, Jain Temple, during the Mughal rule.

Lord Bahubali with the 24 Jain Tirthankaras is present in the Gommatagiri Digambar Jain Temple.

The Gommatagiri Digambar temple is located on a hilltop near the Indore Airport.

No, there are no Jain Dharamshalas available near the Gommatagiri Jain Temple.

Gommatagiri Digambar Jain Temple was established in 1981.

Some of the best hotels to stay near Gommatagiri Digambar Jain Temple Indore are :

  • Hotel Pleasure Palace
  • Treebo Trend Shivani
  • Hotel Prashant
  • New Crown Hotel
  • Hotel Mangalam
 

Some of the top restaurants near Gommatagiri Jain Temple Indore are :

  • Jainam Zayka Cafe
  • Shri Madhvan
  • M P Chat Center
  • SIP AND CHEW
  • Aditya Raj Bakery
 

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