Temple Of Architectural
Genius:
The main temple here is the Chaurnukha Temple, or Four
Faced Temple. this temple is dedicated to Adinath, the first tirthankar.
The sheer immensity and the graceful appeal of the main temple leaves the
onlooker mesmerized. Built in 1439,this huge, beautifully crafted and well
kept marble temple has 29 halls supported by1444 pillars, no two of which
are similar. The interiors are embellished with carvings of Jain saviors,
plant and floral motifs. Within the complex are two other Jain temples- to
Neminath and Parasnath - and, a little distance away, a Sun Temple. "The
Amba Mata Temple". The entire complex is beautifully planned so that all
the courtyards within the temple open out to the bare sky.
Trip time:
The
magnificent temple of Ranakpur and the surrounding areas can be visited in
a time span of 2-3 days. The ideal time for visit would be between October
to March.
Climate:
The climate of
Ranakpur is tropical with the mercury climbing up to a maximum of around
42°C and a minimum of around 22°C. Winters are only a little colder with a
maximum of around 20°C and a minimum of around 11°C. The annual total
rainfall is around 55 centimeters. Winter months (October-March) are the
best for visiting this place.
Mode of transport to ranakpur:
» By Air: The nearest airport is Udaipur 60 km south of Ranakpur. There are regular flights to Delhi, Jaipur,
Aurangabad, Jodhpur, and Mumbai from Udaipur.
» By Rail: The nearest major railway station is Udaipur. There are trains for Delhi,
Chittaurgarh, Ajmer, and Jaipur from this station. The nearest railway
station from Ranakpur is Phalna but most of the tourists prefer going to
Udaipur to catch a train as it offers more choice.
» By Road: There are frequent express buses
from Udaipur that take around three hours to reach Ranakpur. State
transport corporation buses as well as private buses connect Udaipur to
other cities in the region. Major destinations that are connected to
Udaipur are Jaipur, Ajmer, Kota/Bundi, Jodhpur, Chittaurgarh, Ahmedabad,
Vadodara, Mumbai, Delhi, Indore, and Mt Abu.
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