Shri Ajitnath Bhagwan Shwetamber Jain Derasar, Taranga

The Ajitnath Temple at Taranga is situated near Kheralu in the Mehsana district of Gujarat. Built-in A. D. 1152-74 it is an example of a unique Maru-Gurjara Style of architecture that developed in Western India in the 11th century. The style largely patronized by the Solanki rulers in Gujarat has some of the most famous surviving monuments like the temples at Abu, Kumbharia, Shatrunjaya, and Girnar. The Taranga Temple was built during the reign of Kumarpal, but the funds for it were largely donated by the Jain sanghs and not the state.

Taranga had been an important check-post on the border between Gujarat and Rajasthan since centuries. You can even see ruins of an old fort on the hills. The temple is nestled beautifully between several hills and views of this rugged terrain are amazing. The place is a good visit in both monsoon and winter season. One can climb on to the various hills and have spectacular views. There are several caves and incredible rock shapes which are a photographer's delight.

It is found that a Buddhist settlement existed there in 8th century A. D, and the place derives it's name Taranga from the name of Buddhist Goddess Tara, whose temple had existed before.
The Taranga Temple is the most evolved form of an Indian Temple, with great refinement of elements. It elegant height makes it the loftiest temple amongst others and a gracefulness is seen in its form and proportion. The temple was covered in lime plaster on outside, to save the buildings original sculptures from invaders, which archeologists discovered around 70 years back and removed this plaster, uncovering the beautiful sculptures seen on the walls. Wood is used in the interior of the structure. This wood is 800 years old and is a wonder that it has survived this long.

There are excellent dharamshalas and bhojanshalas where travellers can put up for the night and relish good food.

Very nice grand Ajitnath Bhagwan 1000 years old grand derasar built by Kumarpal Maharaja Amazing beauty Amazing atmosphere Very nice Dharamshala and there arrangement

Nice place to stay with devotion and a great nature around you. Photos are not allowed from derasar premises neither for derasar nor from derasar for outside scenes.

A small overview:

The construction of the temple was commissioned by the then Solanki King Kumarpala (1145-72 AD). It is said that the temple was built under the guidance of Hemachandracharya, a famed poet and Jain scholar. After many centuries, the temple was renovated by Mughal emperor Akbar in the 16th century.

Apart from Ajitnath Jain Temple, the hills are famous for a series of Digambar Jain temples. The 14 temples here are dedicated to different Thirthankaras who attained salvation here.

The Ajitnatha temple, was constructed in 1161 by the Chaulukya king Kumarapala, under the advice of his teacher, Acharya Hemachandra. Both the main sects of Jainism are represented, with adjoining walled compounds: the Svetambara compound consists of 14 temples in all, and there are also five Digambara-affiliated temples at Taranga hill

Also known as Taranga Jain Temple, the temple, dating back to the 12th century AD, sports stunning architecture and surrounded by beautiful mountains. For top point you have to climb nearly 700 steps to get there. Along the path, many smaller temples are scattered, which are dedicated to Buddhist goddesses.

श्री अजितनाथ जिनालय (तारंगा तीर्थ)
बारहवीं शताब्दी में पाटन के सोलंकी राजा कुमारपाल, जो स्वयं जैन धर्म का पालन करते थे, उन्होंने दूसरे जैन तीर्थंकर भगवान अजितनाथ के सम्मान में मंदिर के निर्माण के लिए इस स्थान का चयन किया। अपने गुरु आचार्य हेमचंद्राचार्य जी के निर्देश तहत

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The Ajithnath Bhagawan Jain Temple in Taranga hiil.
An excellent architecture and very good divine place.
A Dharmasala is here function in very well maintained.
This is the main yatra place for jains.

Old and beautiful Taranga ajitnath temple, where temple is so magnificently beautiful but not allowed to take pictures of it. Anyways hills were beautiful at least.

Enjoy peaceful atmosphere in Derasar and rooms are also good to stay. Hilly area is nice viewing.

Awesome historical place to visit in Gujarat. Popular in jain community. The biggest temple of India which belongs to jain community. The carvings are beyond words 142 feet temple and every inch is carved from top to bottom.

Room stay period must confirm in receipt because only 24 hours they permit.
But atleast 3 day require to complete site seeing and pooja.

It is a Jain shwetamber tirth dedicated to 2nd tirthankar Shree Ajitnathji, located on a hilltop. This temple is 900 years old. New Dharamshala and Bhojanshala are available. Nearby a Digamber jain temple is also there.

This place is nice to visit. The temple is located near hilly area. You can stay in dharamshala.

Very beautiful shwetambar jain temple in hills of Taranga. Beautiful surroundings, excellent ambiance, holy place. Large temple with great carvings on walls. Very big premises.clean place. Staying and Bhojanalay facility are available.

Religious place for jain community. Very peaceful place to meditation. And one can stay in ashram to sign out from stressful world.

Such n nice derasar with huje Ajinathji Pratima. Big tample with art of carving. We can get all facilities like Peace, beauty, worship, wish, nature, stay like home, jain food everything in one place. Must visit jain non jain any one can visit. Superb place.

Beautiful temple and atmosphere on hill is very attractive and romantic.you can spend your whole day there in peace

A must visit in monsoon time, surrounding atmosphere is awesome during monsoon. Nearby Hill is also nice place to climb

The best place for adventure.
Monsoon weather makes this place so beautiful by make more greenery.
Huge mountain climbing makes more excited.

Must visit place, it's on hill & Superb weather here. Also dharamshal & bhojanshala now started after lock down.

Serene, Divine and blissful.am truly spellbound by the beaty of this place.the environment is just so peaceful.

Only Hill station in Gujarat where you wan't find any hotels. It's only and only Jain Bhohanshala. Means sastu bhadu ne Siddhpur ni Yatra in Gujarati Kahevat.

1500 years old Historical jain temple, temple made by maharaja kumarpal, inspired by aacharya shree hemchandracharay suriswarji maharaja.

Ultimate destination for all living souls on planet. Amazing views and unforgettable living moments

Very nice and beautiful jain tirth.
No mobile networks access. Facilities of Dharmshala and Bhojanshala available.

MUST VISIT IN A LIFE TIME ATLEAST FOR ALL JAINS
EXELLENT ATMOSPHERE WE GET POSITIVE VIBES
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For salvation and attainment of moxa. Very famous temple of Ajitnath having highest hight of shikhar.

Very good and ancient religious Jain temple. Well maintained. Having good place to stay and bhojansala.

A very beautiful and religious temple.temple was made by King Kumarpal around 800 years back.taranga tirth name comes under panch tirth chaityvandan" aaj dev arhihant namu. " shikhar is 182 feet tall which is highest among all temples.visit once.
There is peaks in which temples are located generally people comes on weekends so in week days it is less crowdy.you will get prakashal, pooja labh in very less manns.this temple has very high significance.a very big idol of ajitnath bagwan is here.

Nice temple and good facilities to stay with food and it is located on mountain of taranga hills

Good nice structure temple, very good inside the temple & amazing carving images very good not believe it.

It was an Ahhh-mazingg experience for me & my family.visit to remember.peacuful &well maintained temple.

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Jain Holly place.mulnayak ajitnath swami.beautiful temple.for stay full facility dharmshala available.for food bhajnsala also available.nic temple n atmosphere r very cool.all over green n mountain.

Really awesome place. Peaceful Holly jain temple in the lap of nature. Was built during kumarpal rule in Gujarat. Beauty full carving from top to bottom. The lake view is really breath taking. It's my recommendation to everyone must visit it. It's historical and beautiful place to visit with friends and family. Enjoy your self and go mad with nature.

Peaceful area, temple between the mountains,
Beautiful nature, place for enjoyment for all age of groups. Also behind the temple there is entry for road to mountains, which can be taken to climb mountains and to see beautiful nature from above the mountains, probably best scene from highest point

A peaceful religious place of JAINISM, it is on Hill named Taranga Hill, surrounded by full of nature.
Best facilities for stay and Religious food.

I couldn't find any calm place like this where people can go to live their life peacefully and feel relax from their monotonous life.

Only eating problem.tite siduce for denner if r u become late after 6: 00 then.go back.other wise osum place

Nice must visit the great Jain temple of Ajinath bhagwan must visit temple with great designs. The statue of the temple are also so good with a great polished marble. Must visit the temple, In map the road is shown very correctly and select very small path for the Temple. The construction of temple is ossum. Rooms are also available here in cheap prize.

This is the most peaceful place you'll find. You don't need to pay any entry fees here. Holy place.must visit this place and don't forget to go on the mountain

Bilded by king kumarpal in 1165.temple Height: 142 feet.murti (statue of god) height: 101 inches.
In 14th century this temple.attacked by alauddin khilji (mugal king) in 1436 the murti re-constant by Govindji.