Shri Sarvodaya Digambar Jain Temple is a magnificent Jain temple located in Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh, India. It is one of the most important Jain pilgrimage sites in India and is dedicated to the first Tirthankara, Lord Adinath.
The temple was built in the early 21st century and is a beautiful example of modern Jain architecture. The temple is made of white marble and has a towering shikhara (spire). The temple complex also includes a number of smaller shrines, a museum, and a library.
The main shrine of the temple houses a massive idol of Lord Adinath. The idol is made of Ashtadhatu (eight metals) and is 24 feet tall. The idol is seated in the Padmasana (lotus pose) and is surrounded by a number of smaller idols of other Jain Tirthankaras.
The temple complex is open to visitors from 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM and from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM. There is no entrance fee to the temple.
How to Reach:
Amarkantak is well connected by road and rail. The nearest airport is Jabalpur, which is about 220 kilometers away. The nearest railway station is Pendra Road, which is about 70 kilometers away.
Where to Stay:
There are a number of hotels and guesthouses in Amarkantak. The temple complex also has a dharamshala (guest house) for pilgrims.
Things to Do:
In addition to visiting the Shri Sarvodaya Digambar Jain Temple, there are a number of other things to do in Amarkantak. These include:
- Visiting the Narmada Udgam (the source of the Narmada River)
- Visiting the Kapil Dhara (a waterfall)
- Visiting the Dudh Dhara (a waterfall)
- Trekking to the Amarkantak Peak
- Visiting the Mai Ki Bagiya (a garden)
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