Jainism in Rajasthan
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Rajasthan, a state in western India, has had a close historical connection with Jainism. Southwestern Rajasthan was the main centre for Śvetāmbara Jainism.[citation needed] Major Digambara centres are in the northern and eastern parts of Rajasthan. Central and Northern Rajasthan are the main centres for the Terapanth sect of Śvetāmbara Jainism.[citation needed]
Major centres
Major ancient Jain centres include:
- Soniji Ki Nasiyan (Ajmer Jain Temple)
- Khandela
- Bhinmal
- Osian, Jodhpur; Mahavira Jain temple, Osian
- Muchhal Mahavir Temple
- Nagaur
- Amer (Jaipur)
- Sanganer
- Kesariyaji Tirth, Rishabhdeo
- Shri Mahaveerji temple
- Padampura
- Lodhurva Jain temple
- Nakodaji
- Dilwara Temples, Mount Abu
- Jirawala
- Ranakpur
- Bijolia
- Nareli Jain Temple
- Pindwara
- Chittorgarh
- Bhandasar Jain Temple
- Chand Khedi
- Shree Pavapuri Tirth Dham
- Jaisalmer Fort Jain temples
- Mungathala
- Chamatkarji
- Ladnu Jain temple
- Mahavira Jain temple, Osian (Jodhpur): Considered the oldest surviving Jain temple in Western India, dating back to 783 AD.
- Nakodaji : A revered holy site known as a tirth (pilgrimage) located in the desert area.
- Mirpur Jain Temple: Often cited as the oldest marble monument in Rajasthan, dedicated to Parshvanatha.
- Shri Mahaveerji temple (Karauli): A major center for Digambara Jains, dating back several centuries.
- Lodhurva Jain temple (Jaisalmer): An ancient site known for its delicate carvings and Parshvanatha idol.
- Soniji Ki Nasiyan (Ajmer): A 19th-century Digambara temple famous for its "Gold City" (Swarna Nagari) hall.
Photo gallery
Architectural details of Kirti Stambha
Nakoda Tirth
Jain statue, Neelkanth temple, Alwar district
Parshvanatha Temple, Dilwara Temples
Shri Digamber Jain Atishya Kshetra Mandir, Sanghiji, 4000 years old temple
Jain temple, Kumbhalgarh Fort
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See also
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References
Sources
- Dr. Jagdish Chandra Jain, History of Towns of Rajasthan