Sonagir Jain Temples, Sonagir, Madhya Pradesh India

Sonagir Jain Temple is the oldest jain pilgrimage place in the world. Nearby airport is gwalior airport about 70 kms. It is in datia district of madhya pradesh state. The collection of intricately carved temples from the 9th and 10th century sacred to the Digambar Jains.

 

Temple No. 57 on hill is the main temple. This is vast in size, very beautiful, having attractive artistic spire, in this temple principal deity are Lord Chandraprabhu, 11 feet in height and two other beautiful idols of Lord Sheetalnath & Parsvanath are installed. There is a column of dignity (Manstambh) near temple 43 feet in height and an attractive model of Samavsharan, big in size is also here.