page_title: Rishabhdeo
section_title: Main Temple
hierarchical_section_title: Rishabhdeo / Main Temple
caption_attribution_description: Rishabhdeo Jain temple Rishabhdeo (aka Dhulev) is a town in the state of Rajasthan, India. It is a well-known Jain pilgrim site. The main attraction is the temple of Rishabhadeoji, the first Jain tirthankara. Local Bhils also worship the deity. Lord Rishabhadeo is also "Kesariaji" because a large offering of saffron (keshar, a common ingredient in Jain rituals) is made to the deity. This temple was considered to be one of the four main religious institutions of Mewar. The main idol of this temple is Lord Rishabh Dev, carved in black stone in padmasana posture, about 1.1 m tall. (source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rishabhdeo)
context_page_description: Rikhabdeo is a census town in Udaipur district in the state of Rajasthan, in north-west India.
  Rishabhadeo is situated 65 kilometres from Udaipur and is on Udaipur-Ahmedabad Road. The name of the town is also Dhulev, however it is better known as Rishabhadeo. It is a well-known pilgrim site for the temple Kesariyaji Tirth.Local Bhils also worship the deity. Lord Rishabhadeo is also "Kesariaji" because a large offering of saffron is made to the deity.
  This temple was considered to be one of the four main religious institutions of Mewar, ruled by the Sisodia Maharanas of Udaipur, as stated by Chatur Singhji Bavji:
  "Ekling Girirajdhar Rishabdev Bhujchaar
  Sumaron Sada Sneh so, Chaar Dham Mewar"
  It has been a famous Jain pilgrimage center. The famous Arati by Mulchand refers to this temple:
  "Dusari Aarti Din Dayala,
  Dhuleva Nagarman Jug Ujavala"
context_section_description: The temple is dedicated to Lord Rishabh dev. The temple is very artistic. Its pinnacles, arches, doors, walls are very artistic, beautiful and fascinating. The fifty two pinnacles of the temple are seen from a long distance. The main temple of Atishaya Teerth Kshetra Rishabhanatha is very attractive, magnificent and artistic having 52 beautiful spires on it. It is believed to be built in 9th century. According to Jain’s opinion, as a symbol of Nandishwar Dweep’s 52 temples, this temple was constructed having 52 spires. This temple is constructed scientifically according to the art of architecture.
  Just before the courtyard and in front of the main temple there is an idol of Marudevi Mata, the mother of Lord Rikhabdev, seated on a marble elephant.
caption: Kesariyaji Tirth
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