In the Mahavir Swami Temple there are also metal idols of 23 other Jain Tirthankaras. This primeval temple is known to have been built in a period earlier than 1619. It has a large structured dome; sculptural carvings of Goddesses can be seen spread out in the open square. A bluish crystal idol of Lord Shantinath and a silver coated carved fort of Ashtapadji are the other notable attractions. Considered as a highly revered temple for the Jains, Mahaveer Swami Temple has the presiding deity in the form of Lord Mahaveer A marble recreated model of Pavapuri, the place where Mahaveer attained nirvana can be witnessed on the terrace.

A remarkable feature of Mahaveer Swami Temple is, there is complete absence of electric bulbs or any form electricity, and the whole inner chamber is lighted up with lamps burning in coconut oil. Devotees come for `darshan` (visit) on the first day of the bright half of the month of Kartik (March-April) and on the first day of the bright half of the month of Bhadrapad (mid-September to mid-October), considered propitious.

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