Soniji Ki Nasiya Jain Temple, Ajmeer

The Nasiyan temple is dedicated to Rishabhdev, first of the 24 tirthankaras. 5 Kalyanakas of Lord Rishabhdev are installed in the building behind the main Temple. This Hall is richly painted in variegated colours, and the walls and ceiling are covered with glass mosaic work. Garbha Kalyanak (Conception)-Depiction of Sixteen Dreams The great soul of the Lord is emulated and glorified by the celestials even six months before He comes into his mother’s womb. Janma Kalyanak (Birth)-Depiction of Procession of Celestials When Lord Rishabhdev was born in the royal palace in the center of Ayodhya, the thrones of Indra vibrated indicating the birth of the Divine Child. The celestials marched towards the city with great majesty. Indra, after completing three rounds of the city took the new born Tirthankar on the 'Airavata (Elephant) to Mt. Sumeru. Tap Kalyanak (Renunciation)-Rishabhanatha in meditation As Rishabhdev became engrossed in worldly affairs, Indra appeared before Him with Apsara Nilanjana. She danced before Him and suddenly disappeared, discarding her mortal coil. This reminded Rishabhdev of the transient nature of the World and He decided to renounce it. Keval Jnan Kalyanak (Omniscience)-Rishabhanatha moving over golden lotus after attaining Omniscience. After 1000 years of austerities and penance, Lord Rishabhdev attained Keval Jnan (Omniscience) at Mount Kailash. Moksha Kalyanak On Mount Kailash where Lord Rishabhdev attained Salvation or Nirvana, his eldest son Bharat, the first Chakravartin(emperor of Bharat Kshetra), constructed seventy two magnificent golden temples.