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60 km from Udaipur, and in a remote and peaceful valley of the Aravalli range stands one of the biggest and most important Jain temples in India- the Ranakpur complex. It is extremely beautiful. The main temple is the Chaumukha Temple, of 4 faced temple, dedicated to Adinath. It was built in 1439, beautifully crafted. The marble temple has 29 halls supported by 1,444 pillars, no two of them alike.
Within the complex are two other Jain temples to Neminath and Parasnath and, a little distance away, a Sun Temple. One km from the main complex is the Amba Mata temple. The temple is open from noon to 5 pm.
Ranakpur is 39 km from Palna junction on the Ajmer to Mount Abu rail and road routes. Give info on Udaipur.
Tourist Information centres
Government of Rajasthan, Tourist Reception Centre, Fateh Memorial, Suraj Pol, Udaipur.
Tel :(0294)-411535.
Government of Rajasthan, Tourist Office, Dabok Airport, Udaipur.
Tel : (0294)-655433.
Government of Rajasthan, Tourist Information Counter, Railway Station, Udaipur.
Tel : (0294)- 412984.
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