| Travel to Ajmer in Rajasthan was founded by Raja Ajay
Pal Chauhan in the 7th century
and was formerly known as Ajmeru.
Soon it developed into an important
seat of power under the able guidance
of the brave Chauhan kings, the
greatest of them all being the
brave Prithviraj Chauhan.
The history of Ajmer Rajasthan is also connected
with the great Sufi saint Hazrat
Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti who lived
here for a major part of his life
till his death.
Built
in 1865, the Nasiyan Jain Temple
is an important Tourist Attractions of Ajmer.
It is located on the
easily accessible Prithvi Raj
Marg and is also known as the
"Red Temple".
The Nasiyan Jain Temple in Ajmer is dedicated
to Rishabdeoji, the first Jain
Tirthankara. It consists of two
stories that boast of some exquisite
architectural finesse.
The first
floor of the Nasiyan Jain Temple
has a fine hall that displays
a rich collection of wooden sculptures.
Miniature paintings depicting
scenes from Jain mythology adorn
the walls of the hall thus adding
more to its beauty.
With many
gold plated sculptures adorning
it, the hall is also referred
to as the "Swarna Nagri" (city
of gold).
Visitors to the Nasiyan Jain Temple in Tourist Attractions of Ajmer
can also have a look at a number
of paintings that portray the
Jain concept of the world and
its affairs.
Besides, the walls
of the Nasiyan Jain Temple are
festooned with gold, silver and
precious stone of various colours
and sizes.
Tourist Attractions of Ajmer - The inner sanctum of the Nasiyan
Jain Temple is sure to enchant
every visitor.
The tiny silver
balls that remain suspended from
ceiling are a sight to watch.
Moreover, the inner peace experienced
during a visit to the Nasiyan
Jain Temple is something that
is very hard to put in words.
No wonder, people visit the "Red
Temple" time and again in search
of the tranquillity that is hard
to find in the busy world of today.
Ajmer Tours - With many interesting attractions
to boast of, Ajmer Tours adds up as
an interesting travel destination
for tourists.
The most important
attraction of Ajmer Rajasthan is the Dargah
of Moinuddin Chisti, a popular
pilgrimage site visited by people
of all faiths from across the
world.
The Akbar Palace, Taragarh
Fort and the Nasiyan Temple are
some other interesting places
to visit in Ajmer Tours.
For more on travel to Ajmer, you
can visit the web links mentioned
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