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Jalore Fort
A small town in Rajasthan, Jalore, also known as ‘Jalore’, is situated in the state’s South Western part. It is the secretarial head office of the Jalore locality. From Jodhpur city, it is about 140km. In previous times, Jalore was known as Jabalipura, thus christened after a Sage. Jalore was a city full of life during the 8th century. Jalore came under the supremacy of Paramaras, in the 10th century.
The main attraction of Jalore city is the Jalore fort. It was one amongst the 9 fortresses, constructed by Paramaras, during the 10th century.
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Sundha Mata Temple
In the temple premises there are three historically significant inscriptions that highlight the history of the region. The temple of sundhamata was constructed by Dewal Pratiharas with the help of Imperial Chauhans of Jalore. The first inscription is from AD 1262, which describes victory of Chauhans and the downfall of Parmaras. The second inscription is from 1326, and the third one is from 1727.
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Jahaj Mandir
The Jahaj Mandir is built in a Ship's shape, the temple stands 55 feet in height made up of makrana marble. It is believed on the 3 December 1985, Acharya Shri Jin Kantisagar Suri ji was on his way to Jivana and was amidst his Chatur-Mas. Around 12:00 in noon that he started to feel uneasy and soon experienced fever. That very moment he sensed the sun of his life setting in. He summoned his disciple Gurudev Shri Maniprabhsagarji and intimated to him that now the time had arrived for him to take over his role and responsibilities. Dec. 4th his soul the departed the body at 9:16 in the morning
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Dilwara Temple
Located amidst the lush green Aravalli hills of Mount Abu in Rajasthan, the Dilwara Temple is the most beautiful pilgrimage site for the Jains. Designed by Vastupal Tejpal and built by Vimal Shah between the 11th and 13th century, this temple is renowned for the opulent use of marble and intricate carvings on every hook and corner. From the outside, the Dilwara Temple looks quite austere but, once you enter the inside, you will go head over heels with the stunning designs and patterns carved on roofs, walls, archways and pillars.
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Kaniwada Hanuman Temple
Jalore. Bala Hanuman temple in Kaniwada near the district headquarters is miraculous. Priest Chhagan Bhai Garg said that about five hundred years ago, the idol of Bala Hanuman appeared from the ground here. This is such an idol in which Hanumanji is sitting with folded legs. This idol is sunflower-faced. Bala Hanuman has been seated without a roof for a long time. The temple was built here and the height of the walls was increased, but at the same time the height of the idol also started increasing on its own. That is why the temple is also called miraculous Hanuman.
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