Rajasthan's Mirpur Temple: A 1200-Year-Old 'Ship of Stones' Marvel

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News18•19-02-2026, 10:48
Rajasthan's Mirpur Temple: A 1200-Year-Old 'Ship of Stones' Marvel
- •Sirohi district's Mirpur Jain temple, known as 'Jahaj Mandir', boasts unique ship-like architecture.
- •The temple, located 15 km from Sirohi city, is a renowned ancient heritage site with a 1200-year history.
- •Mirpur is the birthplace of Jain community's great Parshva Chandrasurishwar Maharaja.
- •The new 'Jahaj Mandir' spans 7 bigha, with the main temple built in a ship shape over 6588 sq ft, enshrining various deities.
- •A recent flag-hoisting ceremony marked its second anniversary, emphasizing the flag as a symbol of Jain doctrine and spiritual awakening.
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