This pilgrimage is situated at banks of Gambhir river in Hindaun Block of Karauli district, Rajasthan.
[3][4] Built at the bank of a river, this pilgrimage is a prominent centre of devotion for Digambar Jain devotees.
[5] The temple trust extends various charitable and philanthropic services such as a dispensary, aushadhalaya (pharmacy), school, library, rehabilitation centre, promotion and extension of education, cultural and literary activities, scholarships, and research and study in Prakrit language.
[6] The temple was constructed by a Digambar Jain merchant, Shri Amar Chand Bilala, in the 17th century upon the discovery of the idol of Mahavira.
[10] The iconic idol of Lord Mahavira, the principal deity of the pilgrimage temple, was found during an excavation.
A Gurjar dairy farmer named Krapa Ram noticed that one of his cows was always dry of milk.
At the site where the idol was excavated a small shrine chharan chatri with the representation of the footprint of the deity was constructed.
[7] The main temple of Shri Mahaverji is a vast & magnificent ornamented structure constructed using marble and red sandstone.
Temple has multiple cusped arches that are supported by pillars and the spandrel is decorated with a fringe pattern.
The exterior & interior walls of the temple are richly decorated with carvings and golden paintings of scenes from Mahavira's and Parshvanatha's life.
[5] In the front of the main gate of the temple stands a 52 feet high marble Manastambha (column of pride).
[11] The main attraction of the temple is an imposing 32 feet high colossus statue of Shantinatha, the 16th Jain tirthankara, in kayotsarga posture.
[11] Bhagavān Parshvanatha Jinalaya, also called ‘Kanch Ka Mandir’ due to its mirror and glasswork, is situated in front of Sanmati Dharmashala.
The Shri Mahaveerji Trust also offers a complimentary shuttle bus service to and from the railway station.
The Shri Mahaveerji Bus Stand is situated approximately 2 kilometers from the temple and falls under the Hindaun Depot of Rajasthan Roadways.
An annual fair is organized in the temple premise around Mahavir Jayanti (April) which attracts Jains and people from many other communities including Meena and Gujjar and religions in a great number.