Tijara Jain Temple

Dedicated to the eighth Tirthankar Chandra Prabhu of the Jain community, Tiraja Jain temple, Alwar is thronged by thousands of pilgrims and tourists every year. Situated 55 km away from Alwar district, Rajasthan on Delhi-Alwar highway, this beautiful pilgrimage site for the Jains is also known as the ‘Atishaya Kshetra’ (Place where Miracles happen). It is believed that all your prayers offered with devotion and true intentions are answered here. People from walks of life all over the globe come to offer their prayers at this sacred shrine.

Tijara Jain temple: An architectural masterpiece

An Adorned with intricate sculptures, ancient paintings an elaborate carvings, Tijara Jain temple is no less than an architectural masterpiece. With magnificent arches, pillars and a sky-high pinnacle, Tijara Jain temple looks stunning. The interior of the temple is decorated with exquisite glasswork, exquisite carvings and colorful paintings depicting mythological stories. The big hall inside the temple has a capacity to accommodate 2000 persons at a time. Besides, the religious importance, the brilliant architecture of this Jain temple makes this a popular tourist spot in Alwar.

History:

The temple was established in 1956 following the recovery of a statue of the main deity Chandra Prabhu Bhagwan, the eighth Tirthankar of the Jain community. The idol of Chandra Prabu was retrieved from underground and was installed on the 3rd day of Vishakha Shukla 1554, as per the inscription. Made of white marble stones, the beautiful statue of Chandra Prabhu Bhagwan is approximately 15 feet high. In 1972, another 8 inches idol of Chandra Prabhu was discovered in lotus position which is black in color. The second idol was found under the supervision of Pujya Acharya Nirmal Sagarji Maharaj. The place regained as a pilgrimage after both the idols were installed.

Best time to visit

The beautiful temple is open to everyone and can be visited at any time of the year. To avoid the scorching heat, it is recommended to plan a trip to Tijara between October and March as the weather remains pleasant during that time.

How to reach?

Located 110 km from Delhi and 55 km from Alwar, Tijara Jain temple is accessible by train, flight or bus via Delhi and Alwar. The nearest airport is Jaipur airport at a distance of 143 km and the closest railhead in Alwar station. A wide network of bus services link is also available.

Nearby places to visit:

The hill town Tijara has a few other famous Jain temples too. Located closely to Tijara Jain temple, the ancient 250 years old shrine of Bhagawan Parashavanath and Neminath is one of the must-visit places for tourists in the city. The other popular tourists' places that are worth a visit to Tijara, Alwar are as follows.

• Tijara fort

• Bhangarh fort

• Bala Quila

• Alar city palace

• Sariska tiger reserve

• Moosi Maharani Ki Chhathri

• Pandupol temple

Endowed with marvelous arches, pillars and beautiful sculptures, Tijara Jain temple makes for a nice place to visit on a weekend from Delhi or Jaipur. Get in touch with your spiritual side with a visit to the Tijara Jain temple.