Shri Mahavirji, Jain temple in Karauli district, India
Shri Mahavirji is a religious structure in Karauli district, Rajasthan, built from sandstone and marked by detailed carvings across its surfaces. The complex holds several columned halls and smaller shrines where devotees pray and meditate.
Workers uncovered a statue during excavations in the 17th century, which then became the focus of a new place of worship. Over time, the site grew into a major pilgrimage destination for believers across India.
The site takes its name from the 24th Tirthankara and draws followers of the Digambara tradition who gather here during major festivals. Pilgrims walk around the main hall chanting traditional hymns as they offer their devotion.
The journey works by bus from Karauli town or through the nearby railway station that connects directly to the grounds. Visitors should follow the dress code and remove shoes before entering the prayer halls.
The main figure in the inner shrine shows a coral-colored form in seated posture, flanked by two other representations of revered figures. This color distinction sets the sculpture apart from most other depictions in the region.
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