Deity
Rishabhanatha (Adinatha)
Jain Tirthankara
श्री ऋषभदेव (आदिनाथ) मंदिर
Rishabhdeo Temple
Rishabhdeo Temple at Rishabhdeo in Udaipur district, Rajasthan, is a major Jain pilgrimage site dedicated to Rishabhanatha (Adinatha). The record notes a 15th-century association with Mewar and a Rajput-Jain architectural character, and highlights reverence among both Jains and Hindus.
Rishabhdeo Temple
Rishabhdeo Temple
Rishabhdeo Temple
Rishabhdeo Temple
Rishabhdeo Temple
Temple Summary
Quick Facts
Pilgrimage Status
Major Jain pilgrimage
Also revered by Hindus
Architecture
Rajput-Jain
15th century (Mewar)
Location
Rishabhdeo, Udaipur, Rajasthan
India
Temple Profile
History and Significance
History
- Founded
- 8th - 14th Century AD
- Founder
- Mewar Kings and Jain Merchants
- Rishabhdeo Temple (also known as Kesariyaji or Dhulev Temple) was established between the 8th and 14th centuries AD in Dhulev. Built from black marble, the shrine received patronage from Mewar rulers, local Bhil leaders, and Jain merchant guilds. It is famous for harmonic communal veneration across multiple religious traditions.
Significance
- Rishabhdeo Temple is a remarkable pilgrimage site venerated as Kesariyaji due to the extensive saffron ('Kesar') offered daily over its black marble idol of Lord Rishabhdeo. The deity is worshipped by Digambara and Shvetambara Jains as First Tirthankara, by Vaishnava Hindus as an Avatar of Vishnu, and by local Bhil tribals as 'Kalaji'. It stands as a symbol of cultural integration.
Temple Pilgrimage Summary
Pilgrim Guide
Before You Visit
Arrive early
Timings are listed as approximately 05:00–20:00; early morning often helps avoid peak crowds.
Respect Jain temple decorum
Follow on-site instructions and maintain quiet, especially in inner areas during worship.
Plan for shared reverence
As the temple is revered by both Jains and Hindus per the record, be mindful of diverse devotional practices and queue etiquette.
Confirm timings locally
Because the schedule is marked approximate, verify opening hours if you are coordinating transport connections.
Carry basic travel essentials
Bring water and comfortable walking footwear for moving around the temple area and town.
Temple Timings
Darshan Schedule
Opening timings
06:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Festivals
Temple Calendar Highlights
Varies (Jain/Hindu calendar) • 1 day
Mahavir Jayanti
A prominent Jain observance when many pilgrims visit important Jain temples for worship and community activities.
Varies (Jain calendar) • 8 days
Paryushan
A key Jain period of reflection and worship; temples may see increased devotional attendance.
Varies (Hindu calendar) • 1 day
Diwali
Observed widely; many pilgrims include temple visits during travel around Diwali.
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Weekday mornings usually have shorter darshan queues than weekends.
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Carry a small cloth bag for footwear token and prasad containers.
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Aarti timings can shift on festival days, so check local notice boards.
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Rishabhdeo Temple
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