Ajmer Nasiyan Ji Mandir

Nasiyan Jain temple is a prime Digambar Jain sacred site in Ajmer. Also known as Soni Ji Ki Nasiyan, this temple boasts of an amazing elegant-feel in its architecture. This temple is a man-made gem, the perfect example of traditional Jain-style architecture, a real treat to the eyes of the devotees and the tourists. Dedicated to Lord Adinath, the first Tirthankara of Jainism, this temple is made-up of red sandstone. Stones and precious metals have also been used extensively. Nasiyan temple is not only a popular religious spot but is also a famous tourist attraction of Ajmer.

Nasiyan Temple is dedicated to Lord Rishabhdev, the first Jain Tirthankara. Built by Seth Moolchand Soni in 1865 CE, the temple belongs to the Digamber sect of Jainism. The name of the temple is Siddhkoot Chaityalaya and is also known as 'Red Temple' as it is built of red sand stone. After the Swarna Nagari was added to the temple in 1895 CE, it popularly began to be called as Sone ka Mandir emphasizing the golden structure.

The temple has been constructed in red stone brought from Karauli, following the typical South Indian style of temple architecture. The gigantic gateway, also termed as Gopuram, is a fine example of its rich architectural technique. The temple is a two-storied structure and is divided into two parts. One part of the temple is the worship area comprising the idol of Lord Adinath or Rishabhdev, while the other forms a museum and includes a hall. The interior of the museum depicts the five stages (Panch Kalyanak) in the life of Lord Adinath.

The first floor of the temple popularly called as Swarna Nagari hall houses one of the most astonishing architectural creations of the Universe in the version of Jainism which also constitutes of gold plate replicas of every Jain temples of the country. An estimated 1000 kilograms of gold has been used in the construction of the marvel depicting panorama from Jain mythology, and of the ancient towns of Ayodhya and Prayag. The temple also showcases wooden gild representations, glass engravings and paintings that display scenes from Jain scriptures. Festooned by precious stones, gold and silver work, the place is also termed as Soni Ji Ki Nasiyan.