The temple is considered an important pilgrimage center by both Digambara and Śvētāmbara sect of Jainism.

[1][2][3] Further, Rajasthan High Court, in its judgment dated 30th March 1966, stated that it was, indisputably, a Śvētāmbara Jain temple.

[5] The temple received patronage from rich merchants since its situated on an important trade route from the coast to the state of Mewar.

[6] Since 14th century, there has been a history of conflict over control of this temple between members of Digambara, Śvētāmbara and Hindus community based on relation with rulers of Mewar.

[5] The iconic idol of Lord Rishabhanatha, the principal deity of the pilgrimage temple, was found during an excavation.

The pillared porch features Nava chowki (nine seats) with idols of Ajitnatha, Sambhavanatha, Sumatinatha and Neminatha.

[5] The temple is considered an important pilgrimage center by both Digambara and Śvētāmbara sect of Jainism and Hindus.

[1][3][12] The mulnayak of the temple is a 1.05 metres (3 ft 5 in) black stone idol of Rishabhanatha, revered by both Vaishnavas and Jains.

[7] The Śvētāmbara murtipujaka Acharya Tirthavijaya endeavoured to free Kesariyaji from the control of Brahmin community and returned to Jain.