Shri Mahavirji Temple This
Digember Jain piligram centre is 90 Kms by rail from sawai Madhopur on
the Delhi-Mumbai Broad gauge route. The main temple is in side in
inclouser known as katla. Accourdinfg to a legend , status of Shri
Mahavirji, the 24th Jain tirthankar, was unearthed by a cowherd a few
hundred years back.
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This Digember Jain piligram centre is 90 Kms by rail from sawai Madhopur on
the Delhi-Mumbai Broad gauge route. The main temple is in side in inclouser
known as katla. Accourdinfg to a legend , status of Shri Mahavirji, the 24th
Jain tirthankar, was unearthed by a cowherd a few hundred years back. The
place, in due course of time, become a pilgrim centre and attracts Jains far
and wide.
The temple of Shri Mahawirji combines the modem &
ancient style of architecture. It is raised on hung platfrom and is built
mostly of white sandstone. The main Chattries are visiable from a distance
and are built of red sandstone. The walls of the temple are illustrated with
carvings of religious scenes.
A man stambh (Tower) Made of marble
is installed in front of the main temple. Devotees pay specail homage at
this point their Chattri is also erected bearing the footprints of Shri
Mahavirji. An annual fair is also held here which attracts Minas, Gujars
Jains , and people of other communities in large numbers. The fair last for
the five days and ends with a colourfull Rathan yatra.
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