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
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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