Siddhachal Jain Rock Sculptures

Siddhachal Jain Rock Sculptures are a group of Jain rock-cut monuments on the southwestern cliff of Gwalior Fort in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. Carved between the 7th and 15th centuries, the site contains over 100 sculptures of Jain Tirthankaras, including a 17-meter tall image of Adinatha. It is among the largest collections of Jain rock-cut sculptures in India and a major heritage attraction within the Gwalior Fort complex.

Visitors can expect a steep rock-cut cliff face along the Urwahi Gate approach to Gwalior Fort adorned with colossal standing and seated Jain Tirthankara images carved directly into the sandstone. The sculptures are arranged in niches and caves along the hillside, accessible via stone steps and pathways. The setting is open-air and rocky with views of Gwalior city, offering close-up viewing of detailed carvings, inscriptions, and cave shrines.