Shantinatha temple, Ramtek explained

Sect:Digambara
Map Type:Maharashtra
Map Size:200
Coordinates:21.4056°N 79.3298°W
Location:Ramtek, Maharashtra
Festivals:Mahavir Jayanti
Deity:Shantinatha
Established:11th century
Governing Body:Digambar Jain Parwar Mandir Trust
Temple Quantity:9

Shantinatha temple, Ramtek is a major Jain Sanskrit: [[Tirtha (Jainism)|tirth]] (pilgrimage site) in the Indian state of Maharashtra, located between the villages of Ramtek in Nagpur district.

About temple

Shantinatha temple is situated near the Fort and Rama temple. The temple was constructed in the 11th—12th century. The temple has undergone renovations, and new shrines were added to the temple complex. The temple is a yellow sandstone structure and is considered an excellent example of North Indian architecture. The main shrine houses an idol of Shantinatha. The sub-shrines were erected in 18th—19th century by an accountant serving in the court of House of Bhonsle during the reign of Raghoji I Bhonsle.

The temple Complex Premise includes Pratibhastali,Sant Bhavan, Manstambh.

The temple also has a Sanskrit: [[Dharamshala (type of building)|dharamshala]] equipped with modern facilities, including a Sanskrit: [[bhojanalaya]] (restaurant).

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