Rishabhdeo, a well known pilgrim center for the Jain community is located
in Dhulev town on Udaipur-Ahmedabad road which is about 65kms from Udaipur.
Dedicated to Lord Rishabh Dev (the first Jain tirthankara), Rishabhdeo
Temple built in 15th century is one of the four main pilgrimages of the
Jains. The idol of the main deity carved out of a single piece of black
stone in padmasana (sitting) posture with long hair touching the shoulder
is about 3.5 feet tall. The lord is also referred as Keshariyaji, since
pilgrims offer immense quantity of saffron to the lord. Besides Jains,
Meena tribals, Bhils and Vaishnavites also visit Rishabhdeo temple.
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