Chamatkarji

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Chamatkarji
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Religion
Affiliation Jainism
Sect Digambara
Deity Rishabhanatha
Festivals Mahavir Janma Kalyanak
Governing bodyShri Digambar Jain Atishaya Kshetra Chamatkarji Prabandha Karini Samiti
Location
Location Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan
India Rajasthan location map.svg
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Location within Rajasthan
Geographic coordinates 26°00′02″N76°21′50″E / 26.00056°N 76.36389°E / 26.00056; 76.36389 Coordinates: 26°00′02″N76°21′50″E / 26.00056°N 76.36389°E / 26.00056; 76.36389
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Chamatkarji is an important Digambar Jain temple located near Ranthambore Fort in the city of Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan.

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Architecture

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The temple complex is enclosed within a high parapet wall canopied by chhatris all round. The main shrine is structure situated in the centre of the complex. The ceiling of the temple is a domical structure with carvings of an inverted lotus. The temple entrance has foliated arch supported by pillars. [1] The mulnayak of the temple is a white color idol of Rishabhanatha placed inside the garbhagriha of the temple. [2] The temple features a pancharatha on the sikhara. [3] [4]

About temple

Chamatkarji dates back to the early medieval period. The temple is dedicated to Rishabhanatha, the first Tirthankara of Jainism. The temple name is derived from the fact that deity here is famous for performing miracles (chamatkar). A fair is organised here on Sharad Purnima. [5]

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