Also known as the Red Temple and
located on Prithviraj Marg, this Digambar Jain temple was built in 1865.
The main chamber consists of a double storeyed hall in which are housed
large wooden figures portraying the Jain concept of the world. The hall
is decorated lavishly with precious gems, gold and silver. The Nasiyan
temple is one of the finest Jain temples in Rajasthan after the temples
of Ranakpur and Mount Abu and is open to visitors from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30
p.m. with an entry fee of Rs 2.
Speaking of Jain temples, western India namely Rajasthan is renowned
for its dazzling temples built by rich Jain merchants. Jain temples are
the richest in India and their splendour surpasses Mughal architecture
at its best. With marble as the central theme, Jain temples boast of
amazing finesse apparent in intricate carvings especially on ceilings
and pillars. Jainism continued to make its subtle impact even during the
Mughal rule, with the only difference being that at times Jain temples
were built on the lines of a fort with a high wall surrounding the
entire complex.
