Overview
One of the main pilgrimage sites for Jain Followers is Sonagiri Temple. Sonagiri translates to “The Golden Peak.” The Digambar Jains revere this pilgrimage spot as sacrosanct. Because Nanganag Kumar and his fifteen million followers reached Moksha here, this temple is special. There are numerous Jain Temples dispersed across Sonagiri. Saints and followers who practice asceticism come to this temple to be austere and discipline themselves. Twenty-six Jain temples are found in the village, and 77 are found in the mountainous area. The temple’s lofty spire makes it visible from a distance. The temple is home to Lord Chandraprabhu’s gorgeous, 11-foot-tall idol. The temple also contains statues of Lord Parsvnath and Lord Sheetalnath.
The temple is renowned for both its magnificent architecture and its spiritual significance. Visitors to the temple, including pilgrims, are in awe of the 43-foot-tall Manstambh, also known as the column of dignity. It is known that many well-known and educated Saints found salvation here. The primary goal of Jain saints and pilgrims has always been salvation, and this temple provides the solitude and quiet required for meditation.
There are at least 900 temples scattered around the majestic mountain in the area known as Shatrunjay. Each surpasses the other in beauty and architectural majesty. To reach the peak, pilgrims must climb 3500 stairs, or 3 12 kilometers. These temples’ distinctive charms include lovely images and idols, fine carvings, striking paintings, and jeweled statues.
To get to this temple, there are numerous public roads, private buses, and taxis that operate in the area. The closest airport to this temple is in Gwalior. Visitors who are on a train can get off at the Palitana Station. The temple has a lot of tourists during the yearly fair, which runs from Falgun Shukla 14 and concludes on Chaitra Krishna 5.
