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 Svetambara Jainism. Major Digambara centres are in the northern and eastern parts of Rajasthan.
Major Centres
Major ancient Jain centres include:
- Soniji Ki Nasiyan (Ajmer Jain Temple)
- Khandela
- Bhinmal
- Osian, Jodhpur
- Muchhal Mahavir Temple
- Nagaur
- Amer (Jaipur)
- Sanganer
- Rishabhdeo
- Shri Mahaveerji temple
- Padampura
- Nakoda
- Mount Abu
- Jirawala
- Mungathala
- Ranakpur
- Bijolia
- Barmer, Rajasthan
- Nareli Jain Temple
- Pindwara
Notable People
Photo gallery
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Nakoda Tirth
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Ranakpur Jain Temple
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Jain statue, Neelkanth temple, Alwar district
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References
- Dr. Jagdish Chandra Jain, History of Towns of Rajasthan
- Tod, James & Crooke, William. 1829. Annals & Antiquities of Rajasthan or the Central and Western Rajput States of India. 3 Vols. Reprint: Low Price Publications, Delhi. 1990. ISBN 81-85395-68-3 (set of 3 vols.)
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