Soni Ji Ki Nasiya Jain Temple Ajmer

Soni ji Ki Nasiya is a Jain temple located on Prithviraj Marg in the city of Ajmer, Rajasthan. It is popular and one of the best Jain temples in Rajasthan. This city’s scenic spot is named Siddhakoot Chaityalaya of Soni ji. And it is also called ‘Lal Mandir’. Let us tell you that it is dedicated to the first Tirthankara of Jainism. The main attraction of the Soni ji ki Nasian temple is the main hall. Which is called the Golden City or the City of Gold.

It is one of the most stunning architectural masterpieces of Visva in Jainism. There are many gold wooden figures built in this temple. Which exposes many figures of Jainism. Soni ji ki Nasian is one of the popular pilgrimage sites of Ajmer city. There are long queues of pilgrims here. If you also want to know about the wonderful temple. So read our article completely.

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History of Soni ji Ki Nasiyan Ajmer

The foundation of Nasian Temple was laid on 10 October 1864 by Rai Bahadur Seth Moolchand and Nemichand Soni. After that on 26 May 1865 the sanctum was opened with the image of ‘Agnidev’. He is the first of the 24 Tirthankaras of Jainism. The ancient name of the temple is Siddhakoot Chaityalaya. The temple made of red sand stone is also called Lal Mandir. It is popularly called ‘Sone Ka Mandir’ or Soni Mandir after Swarna Nagari was added to the temple in 1895.

Best Time Visit To Soniji Ki Nasiya

A pleasant visit to Soni ji ki Nasian and the best time to visit here is considered to be from November to March. Because the weather is pleasant during that time. She can make your journey exciting. With which you can easily walk around the temple. Let me tell you that it is not good to travel here in summer. Because in that season it is scorching hot. Due to which you have to face obstacles in the journey.

Soniji Ki Nasiya Temple Timing And Entry Fee

Soni Ji ki Nasian is open for tourists from 8.30 am to 4.30 am. During that time, you can go for a walk at any time. Indian tourists will have to pay an entry fee of Rs 10 per person to visit the Nasian Jain Temple. 25 for foreign tourists. If you want to take a digital camera with you. So the cost is Rs.50. And to take the video camera with you will have to pay a fee of Rs 100.

Architecture of Soni Ji Ki Nasiya

The temple has been built with red stone brought from Karauli. The temple has a huge entrance. It is called Gopuram. The temple is a two-storey structure divided into two parts. A part of the temple has an idol of Lord Adinath or Rishabhdev installed in the worship area. The second part includes the museum and the hall. The interior of the museum depicts the five stages of the life of Lord Adinath. This temple is an example of rich architecture.

The ceiling of the inner chamber of the temple is decorated with silver balls. The interior is decorated with Belgian stained glass, mineral color paintings and stained glasswork. An 82 feet high pillar stands in the middle of the complex. Which is called Manastambha. It is artistically designed with the images of Jain Tirthankaras engraved on a white marble pillar. It was built by Seth Sir Bhagchand Soni.

Best Tourist Places Near Soni Ji Ki Nasiya

Ajmer Sharif’s Mazar
Two and a half day hut
Akbar’s Palace and Museum
Jain Temple of Nareli
Clock tower
Durgabagh Garden
Kishangarh City
Anasagar Lake Ajmer
Taragarh Fort Bundi
Abdullah Khan’s Tomb
Prithviraj Chauhan Memorial
Akbari Masjid Ajmer Rajasthan
Mayo College Museum
Sai Baba Mandir
Akbari Fort
Fort masuda
Sambhar Lake

Best Hotels In Ajmer

The Royal Melange Beacon
Mansingh Palace, Ajmer
Badnor House – The Heritage Homestay
2 BHK Homestay at Bungalow 97 Ajmer
Shardas Homestay
The Chitvan Resort
Treebo Trend Hotel Siddharth
Hotel Ajmer Tower
Hotel Chishtiya Palace Ajmer Sharif

How To Reach Soni Ji Ki Nasiya Ajmer

You can reach Soni ji’s Nasian Ajmer city by bus, train or air. One can take a cab/auto to reach the temple. Sanganer Airport of Jaipur is the nearest airport at a distance of 135 km from Ajmer. Ajmer city railway station “Ajmer Junction Railway Station” is located on the Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Jaipur and Delhi lines. Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation runs deluxe and semi-deluxe buses regularly.