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Rikhabdeo (aka Dhulev) is a census town in Udaipur district in the state of Rajasthan, in north-west India. Rishabhadeo is situated from Udaipur and is on Udaipur-Ahmedabad Road. The name of the town is also Dhulev (धुलेव), however it is better known as Rishabhadeo. It is a well-known pilgrim site. The main attraction is the temple of Rishabhadeva, the first Jain tirthankara. Local Bhils also worship the deity. Lord Rishabhadeo is also "Kesariaji" because a large offering of saffron (keshar, a common ingredient in Jain rituals) is made to the deity. This temple was considered to be one of the four main religious institutions of Mewar, ruled by the Sisodia Maharanas of Udaipur,〔Mewar History: The State of Mewar and concept of Kingship, Trusteeship, webpage: (MFhist ).〕 as stated by Chatur Singhji Bavji: :::"Ekling Girirajdhar Rishabdev Bhujchaar ::: Sumaron Sada Sneh so, Chaar Dham Mewar" It has been a famous Jain pilgrimage center. The famous ''Arati'' by Mulchand refers to this temple:〔(Recitation of Aarti )〕 :::"Dusari Aarti Din Dayala, ::: Dhuleva Nagarman Jug Ujavala" ==The main idols in the temple== The main idol in the temple is of ''Tirthankara Rishabha'', carved in black stone in padmasana posture, about tall. Two oxen are carved in the center of the ''simhasana'' (platform) of the main idol, which also has 16 dreams of the mother of Tirthankar. Surrounding the main deity, there are 23 idols, 2 standing and 21 seated, in an ''ashtadhatu'' (composed of eight metals) parikar. Here, pilgrims are bound to be lost in unstinted devotion; both Jain and non-Jain visitors and pilgrims experience a sort of sacredness, thanks due to the simply indescribable aura of the image of Shri Prabhu. The round face of Shri Prabhu is extremely attractive and pleasing to the mind. The whole temple, with the main inner apartment, the deep pandal, nine chowkis, the assembly pandal, the Bhamati, the small shrines of gods, the Shrungara chowki, the peak and the encircling fort is simply majestic. Even from a distance, the gorgeous 52 Jinalayas can enrapture the viewer. In the north and south sides of the Khela Mandapa of the temple, idols of Tirthankaras Vasupujya, Mallinath, Neminath, Parshvanath and Mahavir Swami (collectively referred to as Panch-Balayati) are installed.〔"Shri Rishabh Dev Teerth Kshetra", jainteerth.com, webpage: (JTdev ).〕 There are 52 secondary ornate shrines (''devakulikas'') of the Tirthankaras. Elephants carved of black stone stand at the entrance of the temple. On the north is the image of Goddess Chakreshvari, and on the southern side is an image of goddess Padmavati. The structure and architecture, of idols and temple, show clearly that it is a Jain temple, but since all Hindu castes and Jain sects have been offering prayers here since a long time ago, the management of the temple is done by the state Government. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Rishabhdeo」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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