One of the most imperative temples in Palitana in Gujarat is the Digambar Jain Temple. It is an ancient temple that embraces 9 shrines with the idols of all the Tirthankaras. The main shrine contains an idol of the principal deity, 1008 Lord Shantinath. It is built of white stone and seated in a Padmasana (sitting cross-legged) posture. According to the Jain calendar, it was installed in 1686. The Digambar Jain Temple, Palitana, Gujarat also houses handsome idols of Yudhishthir, Bhim and Arjun. Two other idols of Lord Parsvanath are placed here. One is called Chintamani Parsvanath, with the other being Vighnaharan Parsvanath. On the both sides of the northern gate, footprints of Lord Adinath and Lord Sambhavanath can be seen. It is said that Lord Adinath visited Shatrunjaya Hill 93 times. All the Jain temples in Palitana in Gujarat are carved in marble. Each and every temple is a specimen of ancient art. The temple trail starts from the foot of the hill. With such a laborious count of stairs, people take approximately two hours to reach the top. The steps were constructed in the 13th century, under the supervision of the Jain minister, Vastupal. On their way up, the devotees are not allowed to carry any food with them, only water. For this purpose several water posts are made available along the course. The pilgrims are allowed to have their nourishment only after they descend the mountain. The major attraction up the hill is the one with the footprints of the Tirthankaras.

The devotees make their chief offerings in the main shrine of Lord Adinath. The magnificient Digambar Jain Temple, Palitana, Gujarat has been rebuild a number of times. The original temple was made of wood. Later, Siddharaj Jaisimha`s minister Udaymehta built it in marble. Siddharaj`s descendant Kumarpal further annexed the temple. Besides these mentioned, there are other shrines dedicated to Adinath, Kumarpal, Vimalshah, Samprati Raja and the Chomukh. Other temples dedicated to Hindu Gods and Goddesses can also be found here.