Jain Temples at Idar
Idar is a pilgrim's center for both Shvetambara and Digambara Jains in Sabarkantha district of Gujarat. There are five Jain temples in the town - five of the Shvetambaras and three of the Digambaras.
King Samprati built the temple on the fort and got the idol of Bhagawan Shantinath formally installed there. There are 52 idols. King Kumarpal renovated the temple and got the idol of Bhagawan Adishvar installed there. In course of time, the temple, it is supposed, had underwent renovations. The final renovation was accomplished in 1970 by Achayra Labdhasurishvarji. The work done for restoring prosperity to this sacred place is noteworthy. The history of the village Idar is also very ancient. Being the birthplace of great Acharyas and charitable Shravakas, this sacred place has a special significance. Many Acharyas wrote here many scriptures.
Besides this, there is a Digambara temple on the hill. In the village of Idar, there are five other Svetambar temples and three Digambar temples. On the Ghantio hill at a distance of two kilometers, Shrimad Rajchandra practised spiritual exercises and attained knowledge.On this hill there is a temple in which the chief idol is of Munisuvrat Swami. On this hill, there is a study centre of Shrimad Rajchandra.