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Jaisalmer - Lodurva Temples
Lodurva, located at a distance of 15-kilometers from Jaisalmer is one of the most enchanting Rajasthan tourist attractions.
There are several Jain temples at Lodurva, though the most significant are the Parswanath Temple, Rishabhnath Temple and the Sambhavnath Temple.
Available historical records indicate that Lodurva was established by Lodhra Rajputs and was later taken over by the Bhatti Rajputs who ruled supreme in the region till Rawal Jaisal established his capital in Jaisalmer.
You are bound to feel a light mystical charm that shrouds Lodurva ruins, reminiscent of its ancient glory. The Paraswanath Temple is one of the main tourist attractions in this part of Rajasthan. This massive Jain temple was reconstructed in 1615 by Seth Tharu Shah and is dedicated to Paraswanath, the 23rd Jain tirthankara.
Enter the holy sanctum through a massive and ornately carved archway or torana dwar and admire the fascinating idol of Paraswanath, sculpted flawlessly in black stone, shielded by a multi-hooded serpent.
Make a wish near the Kalpavriksha located within the Paraswanath Temple premises. The trunk and branches of this tree have been molded with eight metals and its leaves are made of pure copper. As legend goes there used to be a real sacred tree at the same spot that perished and this life size metal tree was constructed on the same spot.
The Rishabnath and Sambhavnath Temples are equally captivating and interesting.
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