Shatrunjaya Tirth (palitana) — Palitana

ℹ️ About

World's largest Jain temple complex with 863+ marble temples on Shatrunjaya hill. Dedicated to Adinath — first Tirthankara. 3750 steps to summit.

📋 Details

Sect

All sects

Phone

+91-2848-252001

Address

Shatrunjaya Hill, Palitana, Bhavnagar 364270

Timings

5:30 AM - 6:30 PM daily

Nearest Airport

Bhavnagar - 50 km

City

Palitana, Gujarat

🔔 Puja Timings

Morning opening (Manglik) 5:30 AM

Pratah Puja 7:00 - 9:00 AM

Madhyanha Puja 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Sandhya Aarti 4:00 - 6:00 PM

Temple closes 6:30 PM

✨ Things to Do

Walk

Climb Shatrunjaya 3750 steps barefoot - start at sunrise

Pray

Adishwar Temple Main temple at summit - most sacred spot

Ride

Doli Service Palanquin available for elderly pilgrims

View

Sunrise View Spectacular panoramic view from hilltop

Visit

Nandishwar Dweep Replica of mythological island nearby

Shoot

Photography Marble carvings - allowed in most areas

👥 Visitor Information

InfoNon-Jain visitors welcome. Respectful dress required.

RuleNo leather items - belts, wallets, bags must be left at base.

TipBarefoot climbing is tradition. Socks permitted.

NoteStrictly vegetarian city. No non-veg food anywhere in Palitana.

SeasonBest season Oct to Feb. Start climb by 6am in summer.

🛕 Nearby Temples

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Shri Shatrunjaya Tirth — Palitana Hills

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Shri Adinath Mandir — Palitana

0.1 km

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Shetrunjay Madhyam Tirth

0.1 km

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Palitana Adishwar Mandir

Nandishwar Dweep (replica)

2.5 km

🏨 Where to Stay

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Shri Anandji Kalyanji Pedhi Dharamshala

Near Tirth Gate, Palitana, Gujarat 36427

0.2 km

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Palitana Jain Seva Sangh Niwas

Station Road, Palitana, Gujarat

0.4 km

🍽 Where to Eat

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Shri Jain Bhojanshala Trust — Palitana

Near Dharamshala Complex, Palitana, Guja

0.3 km

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