Kirti Stambh Chittorgarh
Kirti Stambh Chittorgarh, also known as the ‘Tower of Fame’, is a 22 m high, seven-storey tower. It is dedicated to the first Jain Tirthankara, Adinath. The architecture of the Kirti Stambh is of Solanki style with balconies and beautiful carvings on the wall. On the walls of the stambh, visitors can see figures of the Jain Tirthankaras. Furthermore, one can see the magnificently carved sculpture of Lord Adinath on the second floor. The seventh floor of the temple offers panoramic views of the splendid Chittorgarh City.
Kirti Stambh History
Built-in the 12th century by Rana Kumbha to commemorate his victory against Khilji. Tower of Fame is 30 feet wide at the base and narrow at the top to 15 feet.
Famous for the intricate carvings of Digambar, this seven-storied tower has a beautiful Adinatha statue on the second floor. One can watch speechless scenic views of Chittorgarh on moving up to the top floor. Kirti Stambh is older than another tower in the same fort, known as the Vijay Stambha (Tower of Victory).
How To Reach Tower of Fame (Kirti Stambh), Chittorgarh
By Road: Tower of Fame (Kirti Stambh) is located in the Chittorgarh Fort at a distance of 5 km from centre of Chittorgarh on Fort Rd. One can easily reach here by rickshaw, local bus or taxi or by walk.
By Rail: Tower of Fame (Kirti Stambh) is well connected through nearest Chittorgarh Railway station (6 km) to major cities railway stations like Delhi, Agra, Mumbai, Chennai, Bikaner, Pali, Jaipur, Ahmedabad.
By Air: Tower of Fame (Kirti Stambh) can be reach through nearest Udaipur airport (98 km) which is well connected with regular domestic flights to Delhi, Mumbai.