Ranakpur is a little village close to Udaipur is Rajasthan. There are not many tourist attraction sin Ranakpur. People travel to Ranakpur because of its splendid Jain temples, which is the biggest draw for majority of the tourists.

The temple is one of the five major sites for Jain pilgrimage India. The Sun temples were built in 15th century during the reign of Rana Kumbha. This built of white limestone temple is elaborately adorned with intricate sculptures. The images of all 24 'Tirthankras' (prophets) are carved on the porticoes in a corridor around the shrine.

The sprawling temple displays a unique mix of Hindu and Jain influence in architecture. It is probably the most complex and extensive of Jain temples in India, covering more than 40,000 square feet (3600 mtrs). Built in classic Nagara style, the Ranakpur temples have several 'Mandaps' with a 'shikhar' or spire adorned with little bells on the top. The gentle breeze wafting through the corridors move the bells creating celestial music all around the complex.

The most outstanding feature of this temple is its infinite number of pillars. But the pillars are so ingeniously arranged that none of them obstruct the view of the pilgrim wishing to have a glimpse of the image of God.

The mighty range of the Aravalis adds to the tourist attractions in Ranakpur. Against the lush green backdrop, the huge three-storeyed white edifice is a magnificent spectacle. The temple is perched on a lofty plinth. The pristine solitude of the forest hems the majestic structure, which seems to have bathed in celestial bliss.


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