Visitor guide

Here, whether a devotee or a seeker, everyone attains profound peace. By offering reverence to the temples situated here and to this sacred land, one accumulates unimaginable merit.

Temples and Sightseeing Spots

The Muktagiri temple complex among green hills

A total of 52 Digambar Jain temples are established on Muktagiri mountain, from the foothills to the peak. Each temple is a center of peace, architecture, and spirituality:

Temple No. 10: This is the main and most miraculous cave temple of the region. The main site of the saffron (Kesar) rain is considered to be in this very part of the temple complex.
Temple No. 26: Here, the beautiful and miraculous idol of Bhagwan Parshvanath is enshrined. This temple is also considered the main temple of this place.
Cave Temple and Peak Temples: The cave temples of Bhagwan Shantinath, built in the natural environment of the hill, are extremely suitable for meditation. The temple situated at the peak of the mountain holds the footprints of the great sages who attained salvation. From here, a panoramic and serene view of the entire Muktagiri can be seen.

Practical Experience of Worship (Vandana)

Structure of Stairs: Approximately 250 to 300 accessible and paved stairs, with safety railings installed on both sides.
Doli (Palanquin) Service: A paid, safe palanquin service is available from the foothills for senior citizens, differently-abled individuals, and unwell devotees.
Darshan Timings: Darshan of all temples can be done for worship from 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Information for Pilgrims

Location and Route Details

This region is located in the Betul district (Tehsil Bhainsdehi) of Madhya Pradesh, which is extremely close to the cities of Amravati and Paratwada in Maharashtra.

By Air: The nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, Nagpur (approximately 180 km).
By Rail: The nearest railway station is Badnera Junction (65 km) and Amravati (75 km). It can also be reached by road from Betul railway station.
By Road: Accessible via a paved, asphalted road at a distance of just 94 km from Paratwada. Regular buses and taxis are available from Amravati, Nagpur, Betul, and Indore.

Accommodation and Dining Hall (Bhojnashala)

Dharamshala Facility: For the rest of pilgrims, well-equipped Air-Conditioned (AC) and Non-Air-Conditioned (Non-AC) rooms, deluxe cottages, and clean halls for large pilgrimage groups are available.
Pure Dining Hall: Provision for completely disciplined, non-violent, and pure sattvic food in accordance with Jain Aagams.

Breakfast: 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Meal: 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM.
Evening Meal: Before sunset (Night meals are completely prohibited).

Disciplines and Rules of the Region

For information regarding palanquin service, worship-abhishek, and donations, contact the regional office directly.
To maintain the sanctity of the region, please wear only modest and decent clothing.
Leather items, tobacco, gutkha, and other intoxicating substances are completely prohibited in the hill and temple premises.
Dispose of plastic waste only in designated dustbins and help protect the natural beauty.