Atishaya Kshetra · Digambara
Shri Mahavirji
श्री महावीरजी
Major Digambara Atishaya Kshetra. The ancient Mahavira idol is said to have been miraculously discovered from the earth.
Shri Mahavirji is one of the most prominent modern Digambara pilgrimage centers. The principal idol of Bhagavan Mahavira is said to have been discovered by a cowherd in the 18th century in this previously remote location. The annual Mahavirji mela on Akshay Tritiya draws hundreds of thousands.
Associated Tirthankaras
How to reach
Mahavirji railway station is direct. From Jaipur: ~165 km. From Delhi: ~220 km.
Best time to visit
October to March; Akshay Tritiya (April–May) is the main festival.
Working draft. Coordinates are best-effort; descriptions are interpretive. Verify with your local sangh or travel agent before planning a visit.