About Sire Mandir
Sire Mandir is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in the form of Jalindra Nath, situated at 646 meters above sea level on the Kanyachal hills near Jalore Fort in Rajasthan. Built by Raja Ratan Singh in honor of sage Maharishi Jabali, the temple is an important pilgrimage site for the Nath sect and features sacred caves, water tanks, and panoramic views.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a spiritual hilltop temple experience with a 3 km climb via stairs from Jalore town. The complex includes the main Shiva temple, Ratneshwar cave temple, samadhi of Saint Shantinath Ji, water tanks (Jhalara and Mansarovar), dining facilities, gardens, and resting areas. The climb passes smaller temples of Lord Hanuman and Lord Ganesha.
Key highlights
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Ancient Shiva temple built by Raja Ratan Singh
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Sacred site associated with sage Maharishi Jabali and Nath saints
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Panoramic views from 646 meters elevation on Kanyachal hills
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Samadhi of revered saint Shantinath Ji Maharaj
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Ratneshwar cave temple with Shiva lingam
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Natural environment with water tanks and gardens
History of Sire Mandir
The temple was built by Raja Ratan Singh in Vikram Samvat 1708 (1651 AD) in honor of sage Maharishi Jabali. It is associated with Yogi Jalandharnath who performed penance in nearby Bhanwar Cave. King Man Singh of Jodhpur took refuge here in 1803 AD during an assassination attempt and later renovated the temple in gratitude after becoming ruler.
Culture & Context
Sire Mandir is a sacred grove for the Nath sect and is associated with several revered Nath saints including Yogi Jalandharnath, Suanath, Dev Nath, Bhawani Nath, and others. Legend states that the Pandavas once took refuge at this site during their exile.
Route
| By air | Jodhpur Airport is the nearest airport, located approximately 141 km from Jalore. |
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