I visited the Amar Sagar Jain Temple located on the outskirts of Jaisalmer city in Rajasthan, India earlier this year.
This temple is dedicated to Lord Parshwanath, called Adeshwar Nath Jain temple.
It was built by a landlord Bafna HimmatRam in the medieval period when Hindu Rajputs ruled India.
The entrance lobby is all studded with beautiful carvings on the yellowish-golden stone found only in Jaisalmer.
I found that the temple premises are calm and peaceful with beautifully crafted and designed sculptures adorning its walls.
Here is my entry ticket that I have retained as a souvenir.
Also in the image above is a music artist whom I found playing the Morchang creating beautiful music.
Here’s the video:
The temple looked astonishing with its inner work and small domes when I visited here earlier this year.
Below is the photo at the entrance with a rare combination of the Shardul pair that took away my negative energy when I stood on the semi-circular portion and also the pair of Shakh conch shells that gave me positive energy at the same time.
On either side above are the Dwarpals or gatekeepers.
The golden Jaisalmer stones were used in the construction which shines gorgeously during the day.
This astonishing Jain Swetamber Temple with alluring craftsmanship left me speechless.
Its walls are decked with ornate and intricate details which aggravate the charm of the temple.
Each wall, pillar, and window speaks volumes of the master craftsmanship of the artists who created this wonder in the desert of Rajasthan.
With its imposing architecture and mesmerizing ambiance, Amar Sagar is one of the best temples in not only Rajasthan but in the whole of India.
Adorned with beautiful designs and carvings, small domes, and intricate inner work, this temple ostentatiously displays the Delwara style architecture.
A combination of workmanship and magnificent architectural 3D designs made me feel like one big eye.
Inside the temple, there are various figurines of animals surrounding the Lord Tirthankara.
This photo shows the mythological Lion-based animal called the Vyal.
This is the much-famed Kalpa-Vriksha, a tree that grants all wishes when asked with a pure heart.
Accessibility Features
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The entire premises had a leveled pathway for a wheelchair to navigate with ease
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Also, wheelchairs were provided on request for free.
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Audio guides were available.
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The main entrance is accessible.
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The secondary entrance was accessible.
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The washroom/toilets were not accessible.
The colorful cities of ‘Rangilo’ Rajasthan are:
- Silver City - Udaipur
- Red City - Bikaner
- Golden City - Jaisalmer
- Pink City - Jaipur
- Blue City - Jodhpur
How to Reach Amar Sagar Temple
• Autorickshaws or shared Tuk-Tuks will take you to the temple from Jaislamer city center and as usual, they haggled with me over the fare, so I started with one-fourth of the quote and end up paying half of the demand.
• On my trip earlier this year, I took my car to the fort where there is plenty of free parking space available outside the temple.
Quick Facts
Timings: Sunrise to Sunset
Parking: Free
Entry: INR 50
Camera Charges: Free
Where to Stay
I stayed in the Sagar Guest House inside the Jaisalmer Fort.
This place also got a rooftop restaurant with an amazing view of the city, palace, and the desert.
Other Attractions in Jaisalmer
