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[edit]
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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
Photo gallery[edit]
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Architectural details of Kirti Stambha
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Nakoda Tirth
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Jain statue, Neelkanth temple, Alwar district
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Parshvanatha Temple, Dilwara Temples
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Shri Digamber Jain Atishya Kshetra Mandir, Sanghiji, 4000 years old temple
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Jain temple, Kumbhalgarh Fort
See also[edit]
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References[edit]
Sources[edit]
- Dr. Jagdish Chandra Jain, History of Towns of Rajasthan