About temple

Bhagwan Adinath Digambar Jain Temple is located at Adinath Puram, Ranilla. The magnificent temple is considered very miraculous. Ranila has two important red sand stone Jain idols. These idols are dedicated to Adinatha and Goddess Chakreshwari Devi were excavated by Ranjit Singh while working on his field. These images dates back to 6th-7th century.

The idol of Adinatha is richly carved with image of Adinatha in center and images of 24 tirthankar in both padmasan and kayotsarga posture. Adinath is depicted with Shrivatsa on chest and carving of bull below the pedestal. The idol has carvings of yaksha, flask bearer, flying couple with garland, asoka tree, tricchatra, elephant and aparaharyas.

The idol of adinath is placed inside the temple as mulnayak of the temple and chakreshvari devi is housed inside a smaller shrine. Chakreshvari is depicted in Lalitasana seated on garuda, with multiple hands holding various attributes. There is an image of tirthankar on the head and two attendants on either side of the Chakreshvari image.

The temple also has a dharamshala equipped with all modern facilities along with a bhojanalya.

History – An idol of Bhagwan Adinatha with other 23 Tirthankars carved on it was found by a farmer called Ranjith Singh in his fields during the land excavation process at Ranila on 18th October 1991. An idol of Goddess Chakreshwari, Yakshi of Tirthankar Adinath was also found here. This has been developed by Sri Adinath Digambar Jain Tirth Kshetra committee. Owing to the absence of inscription it is difficult to comment on its actual period. However, experts opine that the idol might be around 1,400 to 1,500 years old.

Heritage Centre Type – Atishaya Kshetra

How to Reach – Ranila is 118 Kms from Delhi, 30 Kms from Bhiwani and 45 Kms from Rohtak. It is located in the Charkhi Dadri district of Haryana.

Accommodation Details – Dharmashala along with good amenities along with Bhojanashala is available besides the temple at Ranila.