Chanderi has attached the devotees of Jainism for at least 900 years. In and around Chanderi there are various ancient Jain religious sites. For example: Seronji, Deogarh, Sonagiri, BoodiChanderi are but a few.
The Sri Choubisi Temple although of recent construction has its own fame and recognition. In this temple there are 24 main Idols.
Every year it attracts 10s of thousands of pilgrims. The temple is divided into two parts.
The first is an ancient one with a large dome. Around its walls are 24 artistic drawings depicting 24 religious places and events.
The second part houses 24 large statues of the Jain saints carved and polished from stones of different colors and characteristics, starting from the first, Sri Aadinath, to the last, Sri Mahavir.
According to the Shastras, sacred text of Jainism all of the 24 idols are made from stones of color and texture that must have been the real colors of the spiritual leaders.
In the center of the courtyard is an impressive pillar made of white balua stone. This temple also contains a giant statue of Sri Bhubali.
Also the temple has a large library containing 1000s of ancient religious writings written on "leaves".
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