The Ranakpur Jain Temple in Rajasthan

The Ranakpur Jain Temple in Rajasthan, India was built in the 15th century by a merchant who was inspired by a dream. The temple is dedicated to Adinatha, the first Jain Tirthankara.
History
The temple was commissioned by Dhanna Shah, a prosperous merchant and minister to Rana Kumbha, the ruler of Mewar.
Shah had a dream of building a temple in the shape of a celestial vehicle.
He shared his dream with the king, who agreed to help on the condition that the temple be named after him.
The temple’s construction began in 1446 and took over 50 years to complete.
The temple was built from light-colored marble by thousands of skilled artisans.
Features
The temple is considered one of the most spectacular examples of Jain architecture in the world.
The temple’s main shrine is the Chaumukha Temple, which features a four-faced idol of Adinatha.
The temple has many intricately carved pillars, domes, and ceilings.
The temple is made entirely of white marble.
Significance
The temple is one of the five most sacred pilgrimage sites in Jainism.