Andeshwar Parshwanath

Andeshwar Parshwanath is a Jain temple on a hillock in Kushalgarh with three separate structures situated within dense forest. The site features white marble elements and detailed stone carvings across its buildings.

The temple preserves inscriptions from the 10th century and houses a black Parshwanath idol from the 12th or 13th century. These objects show the long religious history of the site since the early medieval period.

The two temples belong to the Digambar sect of Jainism, showing specific architectural and religious traditions of this faith branch. Visitors can see here the religious practices and spatial arrangements that matter to this community.

The site lies about 40 kilometers from Banswara and is reachable via the Kushalgarh-Kalizara road. Visitors can come year-round, but the forest location requires warm clothing in winter and rain protection during monsoon season.

The main deity was discovered by local tribes while working in fields who stumbled upon the black statue. The idol displays seven protective hoods above the head, a detail that makes it distinctive and stands out from its era.