Mirpur Jain Temple, Mirpur

Mirpur Jain Temple was built in the 9th century AD, during the reign of the Rajputs. The Mirpur temple is generally thought to be the oldest marble monument in Rajasthan. It is devoted to the 23rd Jain tirthankara, Pārśva. The temple was destroyed by Sultan Mahmud Begada in the 13th century, and was rebuilt and renovated in the 15th century. The main temple with its mandapa, is standing high on its pedestal with carved pillars and engraved parikrama representing every aspect of Indian mythology. The temple has inscriptions which date back to 1162 AD in the temple mentioning history of Hamirgarh. There are seven inscription dating back from 12th to 15th century and latest inscription dating backing to 19th century.

There is an inscription stating that this temple was built by King Samprata. There is a reference that this temple was renovated by Shri Samant, the disciple of Acharya Jayanand Surisvarji. The remains scattered over here reveal that this was a large city in the past. The ancient sculpture of this temple reminds one of Abu, Delwada etc. The artistry displayed on the summit here surpasses even that of Abu. This temple is also mentioned in the ‘World And Encyclopedia of Art’. This is the birth-place of Shri Parshvachandrasuri Maharaj Saheb, the founder of Parshvachandra gachchha. A fair is held here every year on the tenth day of the dark half of the month of Magasar.

Mirpur Jain Temple is located 18 KM from Sirohi City on National Highway 168. Nearest Airport to reach Mirpur Jain Temple is Udaipur. It is around 146 km. The nearest major railway station Pindwara (Sirohi Road), is at distance of 46 kilometres. Bus service and private vehicles are available. Boarding and lodging provisions are there in the compound of the temple.

For lodging there is two dharamshala with all facilities including a bhojanshala for meals, water, cooking utensils, mattresses and bed-spreads are available.