Ajmer Jain Temple

The Ajmer Jain Temple, also known as Soniji Ki Nasiyan, is a prominent Digambar Jain temple built between 1864 and 1895 by Seth Moolchand Soni. Dedicated to Lord Rishabhanatha, the first Tirthankara, it features an ornate Swarna Nagari museum with gold-plated wooden figures depicting Jain mythology. The temple showcases intricate red sandstone architecture and attracts visitors for its spiritual significance and artistic heritage.

Visitors can explore the main temple hall with its marble idol of Rishabhanatha and unique column designs, followed by the Swarna Nagari museum featuring elaborate gold-plated wooden displays depicting Jain cosmology and the life of Lord Adinath. The complex includes an 82-foot Manastambha pillar and a library with rare Jain scriptures. The red sandstone exterior contrasts with the golden interiors, offering architectural and cultural insights.

Built between 1864 and 1895 by Seth Moolchand Soni, a wealthy Jain merchant. The foundation was laid on October 10, 1864, and the main idol was installed on May 26, 1865. The Swarna Nagari museum was constructed between 1870 and 1895, taking 25 years to complete. The temple has been visited by distinguished guests including India's first President Dr. Rajendra Prasad and several Prime Ministers.

Greatly revered by the Digambar sect of Jains, the temple is dedicated to Lord Rishabhanatha, the first of the 24 Tirthankaras. It serves as both a place of worship and an educational center showcasing Jain philosophy through the Swarna Nagari museum's three-dimensional representations of Jain scriptures and cosmology.