Beautiful temples inside the Jaisalmer Fort but such a disappointment only because of noisy tourists who do not respect the ambience of the place. The only thing they are interested in is to take pictures. Be prepared to pay 50 rupees as entry (never heard of ever having to pay to enter a temple) and 50/- per camera which includes your phone camera. A rip off! Be careful of priests inside who call you up to the sanctum sanctorum and offer you Prasad because you have to pay them too. If you get a good guide, that's fantastic because explanations are very welcome. When you see the Sun shining on the stone sculptures, you get why it's called Sona or gold. Go as early as possible to avoid the loud and boisterous crowds and to absorb the sanctity of the place.

Jaisalmer's Jain temples aren't just places of worship, they're architectural marvels! Each intricately carved structure tells a story, transporting you back in time. Wandering through the corridors felt like stepping into a golden age of artistry. The detailed sculptures and delicate designs left me awestruck. While the climb to some temples might test your legs, the panoramic views and serene atmosphere are worth every step. Highly recommend it for history buffs and art lovers! #JaisalmerGems #JainMarvels

This Jain temple has been around since the 16th century and was constructed for the Jain Tirthankara, Chandraprabhu Ji. Like most Jain temples I’ve ever seen, this one is also richly decorated with fine wall carving as well as many statues of Jain Tirthankaras. I thought the most impressive of the already exquisite carvings was the domed roof of the main hall which I think is supposed to represent the Jain cosmology. The temple was located opposite my hotel Hotel Suraj and inside the fort grounds. Even if you’re staying outside the fort grounds, it’s worth visiting this temple as part of any visit to the fort or city. This temple is connected to a number of other Jain temples via doors, roofs and walls, so the chances are you'll see the connected temples too. An annoying thing is that people will try and trick you into performing some Jain ritual and get you to donate. I just put my feet down and told them no.

These temples are beautiful. They are full of carvings, statues, pillars, and some have beautiful ceilings. There weren’t many other visitors so it wasn’t too bad. The holy men tried to be helpful and pointed us in the right direction to see the rest of the temples. They did ask for donations. There are signs that say to put the money in the large rectangular metal containers but the holy men want the money in the trays on the large containers. The money in the containers go to the trust for Jain temples and they do what they want with it. Same with the 250 rupees per person they charge. The money that you put in the trays goes to the holy men and their families who are the ones taking care of the temple you are visiting. You choose if you want to donate and where you want to put your donation. You can spend a lot of time inside looking at all the carvings and taking photographs.

Jaisalmer Jain temples is a group of seven Jain temples inside Jaisalmer Fort. The entry to the temple is free, though there is charge for carrying camera / mobile. The temples are built with yellow sandstone and have nice architecture and intricate carvings. When we visited the temple in the beginning of Oct’23 in morning time, there was limited crowd. We had a peaceful visit to the temples and see the intricate carving inside the temples. Overall, a visit is always recommended along with fort visit.