Sadri : Sadri, eight km away, is famous
for some beautiful temples and an old dargah of Khudabaksh Baba. The
Varahavtar temple and the Chintamani Parsvanath temple are the
oldest of the temples situated here.
Temples at Desuri : Three temples, dedicated to Lord Shiva,
Lord Hanuman and Navi Mata are among some noteworthy temples at
Desuri around 16 km from Ranakpur. An old mosque situated here is
also worth a visit. A temple dedicated to Parsuram Mahadeo, nestled
in the hills, is also close by.
Another nearby place, Ghanerao, abounds in Hindu temples. Most
notable is the temple of Gajanand with a life-size statue of the
goddesses Riddhi and Siddhi. The statue in the main shrine is
guarded by idols of Hanuman and Bhairon on either side.
Muchhal Mahavir temple : The Muchhal Mahavir temple is
situated about five km from Ghanerao in the Kumbhalgarh Sanctuary.
Its distinctive feature is the statue of Lord Mahavira with a
mustache. The two statues of elephants guarding the gateways are
splendid examples of temple decoration. In the vicinity are the
Garasia tribal villages famous for their colorful costumes.
Falna Ranakpur : The Jain Golden Temple in Falna, a small
town in Rajasthan has a unique attraction worldwide. It is the first
temple that has been constructed by the people of the Jain
community. The specialty of the temple is that, from the Falna town
itself about 90 Kg. of gold was donated by the ladies of the Jain
community for the idolization of temple dome and Lords idol.
