Naugaza Digambar Jain temple
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The Naugaza Digambar Jain temple is situated near Naugaza in Alwar District, Rajasthan. The temple is situated near Neelkanth temple, Alwar.
FestivalsMahavir Jayanti
LocationRajgarh of Alwar District, Rajasthan
| Naugaza Jain temple | |
|---|---|
Shantinath Jain temple | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Jainism |
| Deity | Shantinatha |
| Festivals | Mahavir Jayanti |
| Location | |
| Location | Rajgarh of Alwar District, Rajasthan |
  Location of Mahavira Derasar in Rajasthan | |
| Coordinates | 27°14′46.4″N 76°20′56″E |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Gurjara-Pratihara |
| Established | 922 A.D. |
History
According to an inscription in the National Museum, this temple was constructed on the 13th day of the dark half of month Vaisakha, the second month in Hindu calendar, in VS 979 (c. 922-23 CE) during the reign of Gurjara-Pratihara ruler Mahipala I Deva of Kannauj. The inscription mentions Sarvadeva of Simhapadra as the architect of the temple. Only a colossal 5.33 metres (17.5 ft) statue of Jain Tirthankara Shantinatha remains intact. The colossal statue is built in Digambara style.[1][2]
Gallery
Colossal statue of Shantinath
Conservation
The temple is now protected by Archaeological Survey of India.[2]
See also
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