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Jain Temples India is bestowed with the blessings of the diverse religious faiths. Jainism is one of them, Jain Tirthankars - religious preachers spread the message of peace, non violence, love and enlightenment all over the world. The core of this great religion and its preaching is evident in the cave temples, in the studied molded stones and in the numerous illustrated manuscripts. It is this teaching that has attracted and moulded the sentiments of millions of people across the nation as well as the world.
Thousands of devotees visit India from all over the world to seek blessing and also to marvel at the great Jain architectural splendor. Nestling across the Indian sub-continent, these Jain pilgrimage sites are the best destination options for tourists and pilgrims.
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Thousands of devotees visit India from all over the world to seek blessing and also to marvel at the great Jain architectural splendor. Nestling across the Indian sub-continent, these Jain pilgrimage sites are the best destination options for tourists and pilgrims.
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Rishabdev
A temple complex that is beautifully carved, it is dedicated to Lord Rikhabdev. With images of several Tirthankaras engraved on the wall panels, and stone elephants at the entrance, the temple presents a pictureque sight. Another major attraction of the complex is the annual Rath Yatra that is held here.
Sri Mahavirji
Situated on the banks of the river Gambhir, this temple is made out of white sandstone. An amalgam of the old and new Jain architecture, it has a legend attached to it, regarding its origin.
.Arthuna
Once a capital city, Arthuna is famous for its ruined Hindu and Jain temples. Standing out for their exquisite images of intricately sculpted figures, the origins of these temples date back to the 11th century.
Chamukha Jain Temple
Sprawled over 48,000sq ft, it is the largest and most complex Jain temple in India. One of the five most important holy shrines of the Jains, the intricate and artistic engravings on the pillars and domes leave a lasting impression.
Osiyan
These temples are characterised by certain decorative and architectural peculiarities. Once a major pilgrim centre for both Hindus and Jains, the temples are like a cathedral to their grand faith
Juna
Built around the 12th or 13th century, this temple is the crown jewel of Juna
Nakoda
A complex of three Jain temples – Parsvanath temple, Adinath temple and Shantinath temple, Nakoda is a well known Jain pilgrim centre. Dedicated to the Jain Tirthankaras, these monuments are famous for their beautiful construction and carvings.
Dilwara Jain temple
.The five magnificent temples of Mount Abu are reason enough to visit the place. Located within an ancient mango grove, these are profusely carved, housing the images of the Tirthankaras. The cool white marble and the airy style of architecture symbolise an aloofness that defines Jain aspirations.
Other Jain Temples in India There are many Jain tirtha (pilgrimage sites) throughout India.
Northern India
Uttar Pradesh
Haryana
The Mandir/temple also has a paasara which has a hall which can fit 200 people accompanied by 3-4 rooms.The temple compound also housed a charitable homeopathic dispensary with a qualified doctor.
shri Shantinath jain Swetambar Temple/Mandir Sector 4, Gurgaon - 122001 Haryana India
Punjab
Eastern India
Jharkhand
Shikharji, also known as Parshvanathji or Sammet Sikhar and located in Giridih district in Jharkhand state, is considered the most sacred pilgrimage site. Parshvanath Hill is about 4,481 feet (1,366 m) high, and twenty Tirthankaras attained Nirvana here.
Western India
Gujarat
Central India
Southern India
Karnataka
Jain Temples outside India There are several Jain derasar (also known as jinalaya) established in various cities outside of India:
UK and Europe
Asia
Australia
Melbourne
Indian Subcontinent
Northern India
Uttar Pradesh
- Hastinapur, holy destination comprising of a collection of temples and pilgrimage locations
Haryana
- sector-4, Gurgaon, shri Shantinath jain Swetambar Temple/Mandir
Pratishted in 1995, The temple is run by Shree Atamnand jain shwetambar shee sangh sector-4, Gurgaon.
The Mandir/temple also has a paasara which has a hall which can fit 200 people accompanied by 3-4 rooms.The temple compound also housed a charitable homeopathic dispensary with a qualified doctor.
shri Shantinath jain Swetambar Temple/Mandir Sector 4, Gurgaon - 122001 Haryana India
Punjab
- Shri Digamber Jain Mandir Patiala Shri 1008 Lord Mahavir Digamber Jain Shikhar Band Mandir is located at Baba Deep Singh Nagar, Badi Nadi Pul, Patiala.- Patiala
Eastern India
Jharkhand
Shikharji, also known as Parshvanathji or Sammet Sikhar and located in Giridih district in Jharkhand state, is considered the most sacred pilgrimage site. Parshvanath Hill is about 4,481 feet (1,366 m) high, and twenty Tirthankaras attained Nirvana here.
Western India
Gujarat
- Palitana, most visited Jain temple in Gujarat.
- Girnarhills a city of Jaina temples in Gujarat.
- Vataman, (between Ahmedabad and Palitana) with a beautiful Bhagwan Adinath derasar
- Shri Chandramani Jain Tirth, Valvod, Villege: Valvod, Taluka: Borsad, Dist: Anand. Mulnayak Shri Chandraprabhu Swami
- Shri Shankeshwar Tirtha, In the year 1155 of the Vikrama era, Sajjan Shah built the Shankheshvar temple on the banks of the Rupen river, Viramgam in Gujarat.
- Shahpur, located at a distance of approx. 70 km from Mumbai. Beautiful Temple located on a small hill with very good facility of accommodation.
- Talegaon, located on old Mumbai Pune Highway has a beautiful location with pleasant breezy atmosphere as it is on a hill.
- Kumbhojgiri, located at a distance of around 30 km from Kolhapur.
- Shree Dharmachakra Prabhav Tirth Nasik, which is popularly called as Jain Mandir is constructed with white marble and pink sand.
- Dilwada Temples, complex of white marble Jain temples on Mount Abu, Rajasthan.
- Ranakpur Temples, extensive complex of white marble Jain temples in Ranakpur, Rajasthan.
- Nakoda Parshvanâtha Jain temple is a holy place of the Jains near Barmer, Rajasthan
- Shri Mahavirji/Chandanpur, in Sawai Madhopur district in Rajasthan, India has a 78 cm high copper-colored idol of Mahavira in the Padmasana posture. About 175 km away from Jaipur, it is the most visited temple in Rajasthan.
- Tijara/Dehra, Atisaya-kshetra, in Alwar district in Rajasthan, India, where the principal Tirthankara is Bhagwan Chandraprabha, is about 110 km away from Delhi.
- Golden Temple, the first Jain Temple in India to be covered by gold.Falna, Rajasthan
- Shri Mahavir Swami Jain temple in Osiya is one of the largest worshipped Jain temple in western India. It is believed and said that Sachhiyay mata was devoted in the Bhakti of Mahavir Swami so much that she decided to build a temple for Mahavir Swami.
- Sanghiji The ancient Shri Digamber Jain temple in Sanganer,is 14 km from Jaipur. The principal idol in the Sanghiji Temple is of Lord Adinath in the Padmasan (seated) posture. The whole of the temple is made of red stone with attractive images carved.
- Padampura It is located at a distance of 35 km from Jaipur on Jaipur-Kota road. It is famous for beautiful idol of Bhagwan Padamprabhu. This temple is said to be place of miracles (Atishaya Kshetra) .
- Shri Chintamani Parswanath Jain Tample at Barmer Rajasthan.
- Shri Vimalnath Jain Tample at Rawali Gali, Balotra, Dist Barmer, Rajasthan.Shri Mahaveerji Jain Temple, Barmer.
Central India
- Bawangaja, a complex of Jain temples and monumental statues in Barwani District, Madhya Pradesh.
- Gwalior's fort is home to dozens of Jain rock-cut sculptures.
- Sonagiri, about 60 km from Gwalior, has scores of temples on little hills.
- Bajrangadh, Atisaya-kshetra in Guna district in Madhya Pradesh, India
- Kundalpur, Siddha-kshetra with 63 temples, is famous for a beautiful statue of Bade Baba in Damoh district in Madhya Pradesh, India
- Nageshwar Parshavanâtha Tirtha Near Ratlam MadhyaPradesh has a very big idol of Tirthankara Parshavanath.
- Mohankheda Tirtha Near Jhabua (Madhya Pradesh) is very famous. It is the Swargarohan Place of Rajenedrasuri Maharaj.
Southern India
Karnataka
- Shravanabelagola, a monumental statue of Saint Gomateshwar in Hassan district, Karnataka.
- Moodabidri, Thousand Pillars Temple (saavira kamba basadi) Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka.
- Karkala, 1.Hiriyangadi Basadi 2.Chathurmukha Basadi 3.Padmavathi Kere Basadi in Udupi district, Karnataka. The famous single stone 42-feet (13 m) statue Gomateshwara (Lord Bahubali) is located about 1 km from the center of the town and is the second tallest in Karnataka . Vaaranga - This is an important Jain centre. The kere basadi is located in midst of a lake. There are many other basadis too.
- Venur, a 35-feet Gomateshwara in Dakshina Kannada District, Karnataka.
- Sargur in Mysore district
- Anantnath Swami Temple (also known as the Puliyarmala Jain Temple} in Puliyarmala, outside of Kalpetta in Wayanad district, Kerala.
- Kulpak Teerth (Kolanpaka Village, Nalgonda District, Andhra Pradesh..
Jain Temples outside India There are several Jain derasar (also known as jinalaya) established in various cities outside of India:
UK and Europe
- The Oshwal Centre located in Potters Bar, UK. The temple is surrounded by landscaped gardens, statues of the 24 Tirthankara, and 54 Otla representing the villages in India that the Visa Oshwal community originated from.
- The Jain temple in Leicester (UK)
- The Jain temples at Harrow and at Kenton (UK)
- Jain Temple in Wilrijk, Belgium.
- The Siddhachalam temple is located in New Jersey, USA.
- Twenty Jain temples in the USA: at Houston (Texas), Cincinnati (Ohio), Milpitas (California), Philadelphia (Pennsylvania), Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania), Essex falls ( New Jersey), Silver Spring (Washington DC), Bartlett (Chicago), Elmhurst, Queens (New York) etc.
Asia
- The Jain temple in Kobe (Japan)
Australia
Melbourne
- Derasar in melbourne -
- Derasar in Sydney - Lidcombe( Between Strathfield and Parramatta suburb)
Indian Subcontinent
- The Jain temple in Kathmandu (Nepal)
- The Oshwal Mahajanwadi located in Nairobi, Kenya. The temple houses statues of 9 of the 24 Tirthankara.