Parswanath Temple is the oldest and the most beautiful of the Jain temples. The walls of the sanctum are carved with animal and human figures. Within the citadel are the splendorous Jain temples, dedicated to Rishabdevji, Sambhavnathji and Parshvanathji. Their ornamentation, done in the style of the Dilwara temples at Mt. Abu, is marvelous. The emerald icon of Mahavira here is an unparalleled gem. Its Torana Dwar or main archway is probably the most ornate of its kind in Rajasthan. The inner sanctum of the temple contains an image of Parshvanath in black stone with a multi-hooded serpent canopy while its walls are carved with animal and human figures. Rising above is a tall shikhar, which is crowned by an amalak and a water pot containing a lotus flower. |
