GIRNAR YĀTRĀ
The Fourteen Derāsars
Fourteen sacred temples on the ascent of Girnar. Each a pause. Each a reason. Each a century of devotion in stone.
From the base to Sahasavan, the pilgrimage passes through temples built by kings, merchants, ministers, and mothers — across more than two thousand years of unbroken Jain faith.
THE ASCENT
THE HOLIEST SHRINE
Neminath Bhagwan Toonk
Neminath — The Twenty-Second Tirthankar
The most sacred temple on Girnar, housing the main black idol of Neminath said to be approximately 84,785 years old. Subsidiary temples of Lord Adinath and the goddess Ambika Devi accompany the main shrine.
Ancient black idol · Subsidiary temples of Adinath & Ambika Devi
Merakvasi Toonk
Sahastraphana Parshwanath (29 inches)
Contains 52 idols with a main deity of Lord Sahastraphana Parshwanath. Features the celebrated Panchmeru Temple — five distinct architectural structures that represent the five sacred mountains of Jain cosmology.
52 idols · Panchmeru Temple with five structures
Sangram Soni's Toonk
Multiple deities across a 52-idol complex
A 52-idol temple with a two-storey Rangmandap (assembly hall) — the tallest shrine on Girnar. Built by the merchant Sangram Soni during the time of Emperor Akbar, it stands as a testament to mercantile devotion.
Tallest shrine on Girnar · Two-storey Rangmandap
Kumarpal's Toonk
Abhinandan Swami Bhagwan (24 inches)
Constructed by King Kumarpal (1143–1174 CE), a ruler renowned for his Jain patronage. The temple contains a notable ancient well called 'Dedkivav' within its compound.
Built by King Kumarpal · Ancient well 'Dedkivav'
Chandraprabha Swami Temple
Chandraprabha Swami (16 inches)
An isolated temple set apart from the main cluster of shrines. Established in V.S. 1901, it is dedicated to the Eighth Tirthankar, Chandraprabha Swami — Lord of the Moon.
Established V.S. 1901 · Dedicated to the Eighth Tirthankar
THE ASCENT CONTINUES
Masingh Bhojraj Temple
Sambhavnath Bhagwan (25 inches)
Built by a merchant from Kutch as an act of devotion. The main idol of Sambhavnath Bhagwan, the Third Tirthankar, presides here in enduring stillness.
Built by a Kutch merchant · Third Tirthankar
Vastupal–Tejpal Temple
Shamla Parshwanath (43 inches) · Multiple Chaumukhi deities
A complex of three adjoining temples constructed between V.S. 1232 and 1242 by the celebrated minister-brothers Vastupal and Tejpal, who were also responsible for the famous Dilwara temples at Mount Abu. Contains a 43-inch Shamla Parshwanath idol and multiple four-faced (Chaumukhi) deities.
Built by Vastupal & Tejpal · Three adjoining temples · V.S. 1232–1242
Gumastan Temple
Sambhavnath Bhagwan (19 inches)
Traditionally known as Vastupal's mother's temple — built in her honour by the devotee-minister who left such an enduring mark on Girnar's sacred architecture.
Vastupal's mother's temple
King Samprati's Temple
Neminath Bhagwan (57 inches)
Built by King Samprati, the grandson of Emperor Ashoka and one of the greatest Jain patron emperors of antiquity. The temple features a 57-inch idol of Neminath Bhagwan with elaborate external carvings of rare beauty.
Built by King Samprati · 57-inch idol · Elaborate external carvings
NEARING THE SUMMIT
Gyanvav Temple
Sambhavnath Bhagwan — Chaumukhi idol (16 inches)
Contains a 16-inch four-faced (Chaumukhi) idol of Sambhavnath Bhagwan situated near a compound with an ancient sacred stepwell — a rare combination of water heritage and temple devotion.
Chaumukhi idol · Ancient sacred stepwell
Dharmshri Hemchand Temple
Shantinath Bhagwan (29 inches)
Also known as the Temple of Khada. Renovated in V.S. 1932, this temple is dedicated to Shantinath Bhagwan, the Sixteenth Tirthankar — the Lord of Peace.
Also called Temple of Khada · Renovated V.S. 1932
Mallavalu Temple
Shantinath Bhagwan (21 inches)
Renovated by the devotee Joravarmallji, this temple continues the quiet lineage of Shantinath on the mountain. A place of measured stillness midway through the ascent.
Renovated by Joravarmallji
Chaumukhji Temple
Four directional idols — Neminath (north, 25 inches), Suparshwanath, Chandraprabha, MuniSuvrat
A remarkable temple of four faces — four idols look out in each cardinal direction. The north-facing Neminath idol (25 inches) is the principal deity. The pillars are adorned with 96 additional carved idols, making it one of the most ornate temples on the mountain.
96 carved idols on pillars · Four directional deities
THE SUMMIT
Rahnemi Temple
Siddha Bhagwan Rahnemi — brother of Neminath
This temple uniquely venerates a Siddha Bhagwan — a liberated soul — rather than an Arihant Bhagwan. Rahnemi, the brother of Neminath Bhagwan, is the presiding deity. Nearby, Sahasavan is the grove of a thousand mango trees where Neminath received his diksha and kevalgyan; his moksha is associated with the fifth summit of Girnar.
Rahnemi, brother of Neminath · Sahasavan, the diksha and kevalgyan site
Fourteen pauses on the way to liberation. Each temple a century of devotion held still in stone.