This Digamber Jain piligram centre is 90 kms by rail from sawai Madhopur on the Delhi-Mumbai Broad gauge route. The main temple is inside inclouser known as Katla. According to a legend, status of Shri Mahavirji, the 24th Jain tirthankar, was unearthed by a cowherd a few hundred years back. The place, in due course of time, become a pilgrim centre and attracts Jains far and wide.

The temple of Shri Mahavirji combines the modern & ancient style of architecture. It is raised on hung platfrom and is built mostly of white sandstone. The main Chattries are visible from a distance and are built of red sandstone. The walls of the temple are illustrated with carvings of religious scenes.

A man stambh (Tower) made of marble is installed in front of the main temple. Devotees pay special homage at this point their Chattri is also erected bearing the footprints of Shri Mahavirji. An annual fair is also held here which attracts Minas, Gujars, Jains and people of other communities in large numbers. The fair last for the five days and ends with a colorful Rath Yatra.

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