The old
Jain temple dedicated to Mahavira built of the local red sandstone
has some beautiful carvings, especially the ceiling of the portico
just inside the main gate. The statue of Mahavira in the central building
is said to be over 2000 years old. Unlike
many other Jain temples, this is particularly active and you will
see worshippers and priests wearing their traditional white clothes.
Apart
from the Jain temples, the other attraction is the hindu temple built
on a small hill and approached by climbing a flight of stairs interspaced
with a series of sandstone gateways decorated with silver ornaments.
An added advantage is that the temple is an active place of
worship with few if any other foreign tourists. |