Jainism in Rajasthan
Rajasthan, a state in western India, has had a close historical connection with Jainism. Southwestern Rajasthan was the main centre for Svetambara Jainism. Major Digambara centres are in the northern and eastern parts of Rajasthan.
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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
- Rishabhdeo
- Shri Mahaveerji temple
- Padampura
- Nakoda
- Mount Abu
- Jirawala
- Mungathala
- Ranakpur
- Bijolia
- Nareli Jain Temple
- Pindwara
- Chittorgarh
- Bhandasar Jain Temple
Photo gallery
- Architectural details of Kirti Stambha
- Soniji Ki Nasiyan
- Nakoda Tirth
- Chandraprabhu Temple inside Jaisalmer Fort
- 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
- Shri Mahavirji
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See also
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- Tijara Jain Temple
- Shri Mahavirji Jain Temple
References
- Dr. Jagdish Chandra Jain, History of Towns of Rajasthan
External links
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