Ladnu Jain temple
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| Ladnu Jain temple | |
|---|---|
Adinath Jain temple, Ladnun | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Jainism |
| Sect | Digambara, Śvetāmbara |
| Deity | Shantinatha |
| Festivals | Mahavir Jayanti |
| Location | |
| Location | Ladnu, Rajasthan |
| Geographic coordinates | 27°38′29.0″N 74°23′38.4″E / 27.641389°N 74.394000°E |
| Architecture | |
| Date established | 10th century |
Ladnu Jain temple is a Jain pilgrimage center located in Ladnu, Rajasthan.
Ladnu, established as a significant Jain center in the 10th century, features a temple complex comprising five Digambara and two Śvetāmbara temples, with their superstructure added during later centuries. The temple complex is home to Jain Vishva Bharati University, established in 1970, serving as a hub for the study of Jainism and spirituality.[1][2][3]
Ladnu also holds significance as the birthplace of Acharya Tulsi, a ninth spiritual leader of Śvetāmbara Terapanth tradition.[4][5][6]