Siddhakshetra · Digambara
Sonagiri
सोनागिरि
Also known as: Sonagir
77 ancient temples on the hill plus 26 in the village below. Siddhakshetra where Nang and Anangkumar with 5.5 crore munis attained moksha.
Sonagiri ("Golden Hill") is one of the major Digambara Siddhakshetras. The hill is dotted with 77 temples; another 26 stand in the surrounding village. Tradition holds that Nang Kumar and his brother Anang Kumar, along with 5.5 crore (55 million) Jain monks, attained moksha here in earlier times. The temple complex spans atop the hill, requiring a climb of around 300 steps.
How to reach
Nearest railway: Sonagiri station (direct). Datia town is 15 km. From Gwalior: ~60 km.
Best time to visit
October to March.
Working draft. Coordinates are best-effort; descriptions are interpretive. Verify with your local sangh or travel agent before planning a visit.