Soni Ji ki Nasiyan Digamber Jain Mandir, Timings and Travel Guide

Soni Ji ki Nasiyan Digamber Jain Mandir – Guide

Soni Ji Ki Nasiyan digamber Jain Mandir is a famous Jain temple located on Prithviraj Marg in the city of Ajmer. Which is popular as Soni Ji Ki Nasiyan and one of the best Jain Temples in Rajasthan. Ajmer place of interest Soniji ki nasiyaan named Siddkoot Chaityalaya and also known as ‘Lal Mandir’ dedicated to the first Tirthankarp of Jainism. The main attraction of Soni Ji Ki Nasiyan Temple is the main hall which is also known as Swarna Nagri or the City of Gold.

History of this Temple

The foundation stone of Soni Ji ki Nasiyan Digamber Jain Mandir was laid on 10 October 1864 by Rai Bahadur Seth Moolchand and Nemichand Soni. And it was opened to the disciples on 26 May 1865 with the image of ‘Agnidev’ in the sanctum sanctorum. He is the first of the 24 Tirthankaras of Jainism. The ancient name of the temple is Siddhakuta Chaityalaya. This temple made of red sand stone is also known as ‘Lal Mandir’. After the Swarna Nagri was added to the temple in 1895, it came to be popularly called the ‘Golden Temple’ or ‘Soni Mandir’.

Soni Ji ki Nasiyan Digamber Jain Mandir Timings

Soni Ji ki Nasiyan Digamber Jain Mandir is open for tourists daily from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm. You can visit Soni anytime during this time.

Places to visit near this Temple

Tomb of Ajmer Sharif

The tomb of Moinuddin Chishti built in Ajmer is considered a holy place not only for Muslims but for followers of every religion in India.

Adhai Din Ka Jhopra

Ajmer’s Adhai Din Ka Jhopra is a mosque, which was built by Qutb-ud-din-Aibak, the first Sultan of Delhi.

Akbar’s Palace and Museum

This palace of Akbar was built in 1500 A.D. D. It was built in the place where the soldiers of Emperor Akbar stayed in Ajmer and it is located in the centre of Ajmer city.

Nareli Jain temple

There are Jain temples at Nareli, about 7 km outside Ajmer. It is a beautiful marble temple with angular and strikingly attractive design.

Clock Tower

The clock tower on the Church Road in Alwar in Ajmer is believed to be a royal monument from the ancient Rajput regime, offering a view of the area around Ajmer.

Durgabagh Garden

Durga Bagh in Ajmer is an attractive garden located on the banks of the majestic Ana Sagar Lake. The garden has an idyllic backdrop of Shimla which was laid out by Maharaja Mangal Singh.

Kishangarh

The city of Kishangarh is known as the marble city of India. Kishangarh city is not only known as a tourist place but this city is famous for art and culture.

Anasagar Lake

Anasagar in Ajmer is a breathtaking and spectacular artificial lake, located in the city of Ajmer in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Anasagar Lake dries up every year during the summer season.

Taragarh Fort

Taragarh Fort Bundi was built in the year 1354. Taragarh Fort is one of the impressive structures in the city of Ajmer in the tourist state of Rajasthan, India.

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How to reach Soni Ji ki Nasiyan Digamber Jain Mandir

By Air- The nearest airport from Soni Ji ki Nasiyan Digamber Jain Mandir is Sanganer Airport Jaipur which is at a distance of about 135 km from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.

By Train- The nearest railway station from this temple is Ajmer junction. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.

By Road- Roads to this temple are well connected with the other cities of the country so you can easily reach this temple by using your own vehicle or by any public buses or taxi from any part of the country.

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