Mirpur Jain Temple, Jain Pilgrimage in India
Located in Mirpur, The Fortified town in Sirohi District, Mirpur Jain
Temple is one of the famous temple dedicated to the 23rd
Jain tirthankara, Parshvanatha. Mirpur Jain Temple is
one of the oldest marble temples of Rajasthan which is thought to be
built in the 9th century AD. The ancient art of this temple served as a
model for the later Dilwara and Ranakpur temples.
History of Mirpur Jain Temple
The temple devoted to the 23rd Jain tirthankara was built in 9th
century AD during the rule of a Rajput King. The Mirpur Jain Temple is
generally thought to be the oldest marble monument in Rajasthan. Mahmud
Begada destroyed this temple in the 13th century, but it was rebuilt and
renovated in the 15th century. These days only the main temple with its
mandapa is standing, high on its pedestal with carved pillars and
engraved parikrama representing every aspect of Indian mythology.
