Falna Jain golden temple is a temple built at Falna near the famous Jain temple Ranakpur (Rajasthan). It is the first Jain golden temple that has been built in the country by the Jain community of Falna in Rajasthan. The speciality of the temple is that about 90 kg. of gold was donated by the people of the Jain community in the local region for the adoration of temple dome and idol. Shri Bhairon Singh Shekhawat, Vice-President of India inaugurated the temple and joined the installation ceremonies along with other celebrities. It is a major attraction for Pilgrims. The temple belongs to Shri Shankeshwar Parshwanath Bhagwan. “Kanch Mandir” located below the main temple is also good where the walls are covered with small sizes of mirrors. Though it is small, but it is a beautiful place.
Swarna Mandir (“golden temple”) is a modern Jain temple built at Falna near Ranakpur (Rajasthan). It is the first golden temple that has been built in the country by the Jain community. Shri Bhairon Singh Shekhawat, Vice President of India at that time, inaugurated the temple in 2004 and joined the installation ceremonies along with other celebrities. Swarna Mandir, which is also calles Jain Golden Temple, is a major attraction for pilgrims.
The temple is owned by the Jain Shwetambar Sangh of Khudala and is dedicated to Shri Shankeshwar Parshwanath Bhagwan. In addition to the main idol of Bhagavan Parshvanath, which is made of black granite, the temple hosts also an image of Shri Nakoda Bhairava. The specialty of the temple is that about 90 kg. of gold was donated by the ladies of the community in the local region for the adoration of temple dome and idol.
The entire Falna-Sirohi region is very rich in ancient Jain art and culture and it should be developed as big tourist attraction, apart from being a religious centre.
