About Shree Mahaveer Ji in , Chandanpur

Location: Digambar Jain Atishaya Kshetra Shri Mahavirji (श्रीमहावीरजी) is located in the Chandanpur village on the bank of the Gambhir river in karauli district, Rajasthan. It is at a distance of 140 km from Jaipur, 175 km from Agra and 300 km from Delhi. The nearest railway station is, Mahavirji (Chandanpur), 7 km away from this thirth. All the major trains on Delhi-Mumbai line stops here. Bus service, and private vehicles from every tirth / major cities like jaipur, kota, sawaimadhopur to this place are available.


Sri Mahavirji is one the most popular Jain pilgrimages in Rajasthan. The main idol of Bhagwan Mahavirji in Padmasana posture, coral colored made of sand stone is installed. Bhagwan Pushp Danta in right side and Bhagwan Adinath’s idol are in left side of the main deity. The temple is decorated with three sky-high pinnacles. Near the main gate, there is a rectangular ground and a 52 feet high Manstambha, on the top of it four idols of Tirthankaras are installed in all directions.


History: The idol of Bhagavan Mahavira is very ancient idol of the nineteenth century found inside a nearby hill is serene, and beautiful. The appearing of this idol of Bhagavan Mahavira is related to a miracle. A tanner’s cow did not give milk. On looking for the reason, it was found that the cow used to go and stand on a hill and all her milk oozed out. The tanner had various doubts but the could not know the reason. At last when digging was done on the hill, an idol appeared. Hearing that an idol had appeared, worshippers enthusiastically came rushing from far and wide. By merely bowing their head to the idol, people had their wishes fulfilled. This splendid temple was, therefore, built and the idol was installed. Even today, worshippers who bow their head to the idol, feel boundless peace and their wishes are fulfilled. Impressed extremely by the idol, the kings of Jaipur donate the expenses of the lamp, incense and other material for worshipping.
Mahavirji Fair: The annual fair is held here from the thirteenth day of the bright half of the month of Chaitra to the first day of the dark half of the month of Vaishakh.

Shri Mahaveer Ji temple is in Karauli district in Rajasthan, India and is 110 km from Sawai Madhopur town. Earlier known as Chandanpur, this small village became famous as a Jain religious site after an ancient idol of Mahaveer was excavated from its soil several hundred years ago. It was then renamed as Shri Mahaveer Ji This idol was excavated over 200 years ago from the same spot, after which the temple was constructed. Thousands of worshipers flock from across India to catch a glimpse of this famous statue.




Symbol of emotional integration Digambar Jain Atishaya Kshetra Shri Mahaveer Ji is a holy place of pilgrimage in Rajasthan ( India). It is dedicated to Lord Mahaveer, the 24th Tirthankar. Shri Mahaveer ji draws people of all classes, creeds and communities from all over the world. Thousands of pilgrims throng here everyday to have Darshan of Lord Mahaveer and offer prayers for attaining peace and solace. The devotees who come here experience eternal happiness and self contentment, which is unique in itself.


Other Temples : At Shri Mahaveerji, there are 4 more Jain temples:
Shantinath Jinalaya (Temple): Shantinath Jinalaya at Shantiveer Nagar. In this Jinalaya Bhagwan Shantinath’s 28 feet high standing colossus is very beautiful. Idols of 24 Teerthankaras and their Shasan Deotas are also installed here. An attractive sky high Manstambha is also standing here.
Kirti Ashram Chaityalaya (Jain Temple): Kirti Ashram Chaityalaya is located in front of Shri Shantinath Jinalaya.
Bhagwan Parshvanath Jinalaya: Bhagwan Parshvanath Jinalaya also called ‘Kanch Ka Mandir’ due to a beautiful and attractive glass work is situated in front of Sanmati
Dharmashala. This temple was constructed by Bramhacharini Kamla Bai.