Nasiyan Jain Temple

About Nasiyan Jain Temple Ajmer


Nasiyan Jain temple is an architecturally rich Jain Temple built in the late nineteenth century. Popularly known as the Lal Mandir, or the Ajmer Temple, it is located on Prithvi Raj Marg in Ajmer and is very close to the Akbar Fort. Lord Rishabhdev (Agnidev) who was the first of the Tirthankaras is worshipped here at this temple, along with his disciples and the devotees mainly owe its origin to the Digambar sect. Soniji Ki Nasiyan has been described as one of Ajmer’s main attractions in the book, "Jainism: A Pictorial Guide to the Religion of Non-Violence" by Kurt Titze. 

This Jain temple is one of the most visited tourist spots in Rajasthan. It is also one of the most important Jain Temples and attracts a huge number of tourists who pay visits to seek peace and pay their homage to the Lord. 

The first floor of the temple is famously called ‘Swarna Nagari hall’ because it houses one of the most magnificent architectural creations of the Universe in the version of Jainism. The Hall is home to the gold-plated replicas of every other famous Jain temple of the country. As per an estimate, over 1000 kilograms of gold have been used in the construction of this historical marvel depicting panorama from Jain History. The ancient towns of Ayodhya and Prayag have also been displayed here.
 

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Nasiyan Jain Temple

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Timings :9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Time Required : 1 to 2 hours

Entry Fee : 10 INR

Contact Number: +91 9024104977

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History


In 1864 the construction of the Soniji Ki Nasiyan began and it was opened for the devotees with the installation of the image of ‘Agnidev’ in the main sanctum on 26 May 1865. The temple was named ‘Siddhkoot Chaitanya’. It was built by the famous Jain Businessmen from Ajmer, Rai Bahadur Seth Moolchand and Nemichand Soni, and therefore it is also known as 'Nasiyan of Seth Moolchand Soni'. 

The temple is also known as the ‘Red Temple’ as is it made of beautiful red stone. In the year 1895, the Svarna Nagri was added to the temple building and it popularly began to be called the ‘Sone ka mandir’ meaning ‘gold temple’. This famous Svarna Nagri, known as the ‘City of Gold’, exhibits various gold-plated wooden figures drawing reference to the Jain historical traditions, known to be the main chamber of the temple.
 

Architecture


Red stone brought from Karauli has been extensively used in the temple construction, which is followed by the typical South Indian style of architecture. The massive gateway, also termed as Gopuram, is the best example of its rich architectural technique. The temple has a total of two stories and is divided into two parts.

One part of the Nasiyan Jain temple comprising the idol of Lord Adinath or Rishabhdev is the worship area, while the other is home to a museum and includes a big hall. The amazing interior of the museum displays the five stages (Panch Kalyanak) in the life of Lord Adinath.

Activities


  • You can adore the marvelous architecture of the temple.
  • Photography is allowed in some sections of the temple, so keep that in mind.
  • Do not forget to visit the museum, it has some of the finest collections of gold paintings and miniature models of various Jain temples of the country.
     

Tips for visiting


  • Alcohol and non-veg items are strictly prohibited inside this Jain temple.
  • Do not touch the various paintings and miniature models that are housed in the museum.
  • You are supposed to remove your footwear before entering the temple.
     

Best time to visit


The best time to visit the Nasiyan Jain Temple would be during the winter season. The pleasant weather of the city allows you to enjoy your trip joyfully. 

Nearby Atractions


  • Jhulelal park
  • Ambedkar Circle
  • Sarwadi Gate
  • Mira bawadi
     

Nearby market/ shopping places


  • Dargah Bazar: Traditional Rajasthani goods of various kinds can be purchased from this historical market.
  • Purani Mandi: This market is very famous for its colorful bangles. There are various other big branded showrooms available in this market.
  • Naya Bazar: This is one of the most popular markets for purchasing antique jewelry. Miniature paintings and perfumes can also be purchased from here.

Nearby Hotels


  • Royal Heritage
  • Love Kush Hotel
  • Hotel KumKum
  • Crystal Park Kishangarh
     

Interesting Facts About Nasiyan Jain Temple


  • Lord Rishabhdev (Agnidev) who was the first of the Tirthankaras is worshipped here at this temple.
  • The temple is also known as the ‘Red Temple’ as is it made of beautiful red stone.
  • The amazing interior of the museum displays the five stages (Panch Kalyanak) in the life of Lord Adinath.
     

Nearby Restaurants


  • The Honey’s Choice - Restaurant & Café
  • Hotel Lazeez And Restaurant
  • Bismillah Hotel Kishangarh
  • Do Pal Hotel And Restaurant
     

Nasiyan Jain Temple location Map

How to Reach & Infographic

Getting In ajmer

BY AIR

The temple is only 30km from the Kishangarh temple. You can either travel by bus or take a taxi.

BY ROAD

The temple is only 1.5km from the Roadways bus stand Ajmer. The auto would be the best option to travel from.

BY RAIL

The temple is only 2km from the Ajmer Junction. You should take an auto to reach here.

BY Car

Infographic of Nasiyan Jain Temple

Customer Reviews

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  • ( 5 - Excellent Based on 1 review )
  • jeevanc207
  • Jaipur
  • ( On january 10, 2022 )
  • 5 - Excellent

Great service and friendly team

Our Rajasthan trip was very unorganized and from day 1 we need to argue for each committed hotel and details. Driver and hotel were not informed in advance and we need to pay 12000/- for the forceful event at the hotel which was never informed to us.

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  • ( 5 - Excellent Based on 1 review )
  • jeevanc207
  • Jaipur
  • ( On january 10, 2022 )
  • 5 - Excellent

Great service and friendly team

Our Rajasthan trip was very unorganized and from day 1 we need to argue for each committed hotel and details. Driver and hotel were not informed in advance and we need to pay 12000/- for the forceful event at the hotel which was never informed to us.

People Also Ask About Nasiyan Jain Temple

No, you are not supposed to book in advance to visit this Jain temple.

The temple is located in Ajmer, Rajasthan.

The timings are from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

The Ranakpur temple is the biggest Jain temple.

Ambapuram cave temple in Vijayawada.

Gautam Adani is the richest Jain in India.

Lord Mahavir is the God of Jainism.

Nearby hotels are Royal Heritage, Love Kush Hotel, Hotel KumKum, and Crystal Park Kishangarh.

Nearby attractions are Jhulelal Park, Ambedkar Circle, Sarwadi Gate, and Mira bawadi.

Nearby restaurants are THE HONEY'S CHOICE - Restaurant & Café, Hotel Lazeez And Restaurant, Bismillah Hotel Kishangarh, and Do Pal Hotel And Restaurant.

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