Kampil Jain Temple Complex

Kampil Jain Temple Complex is a group of Jain temples located in Kampil town, Farrukhabad district, Uttar Pradesh. Revered as the birthplace of the 13th Jain Tirthankara, Shri Vimalnatha, it is an important pilgrimage center for both Digambara and Shwetambara Jains. The complex includes several marble temples with ornate idols, shikharas and pillared halls, set in the historic town of ancient Kampilya, once capital of the Panchala kingdom.

Visitors can expect a cluster of white-marble Jain temples within a compact temple town setting. The complex includes separate Digambara and Shwetambara temples dedicated to Tirthankara Vimalnatha, with carved pillars, domed mandapas, shikharas and sanctums housing polished stone idols. Courtyards are clean and quiet, with pilgrims performing prayers and rituals. The surroundings are small-town streets with shops selling religious items, and nearby sacred tanks and historic mounds associated with ancient Kampilya.

Kampil is identified with ancient Kampilya, capital of the Panchala kingdom in ancient India. Jain tradition holds it as the birthplace of the 13th Tirthankara, Vimalnatha. The town has a long history as a religious and cultural center, with archaeological mounds and tanks indicating ancient settlement. The present temples were constructed and renovated over several centuries by Jain communities, preserving the site's pilgrimage importance.

The complex is a major Jain pilgrimage center (Atishaya Kshetra) for both Digambara and Shwetambara traditions. It is visited for darshan, prayers and festivals related to Tirthankara Vimalnatha. The site reflects Jain architectural styles, iconography and community practices, and remains central to the religious identity of Kampil.