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.

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

• Anshu Jain
• Bhamashah

Photo gallery

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  Shri Mahavirji Jain Temple, Rajasthan
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  Nakoda Tirth
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  Ranakpur Jain Temple
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  Dilwara Temples
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  Parshvanatha Temple, Dilwara Temples
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  Ajmer Jain Temple
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  Jain statue, Neelkanth temple, Alwar district
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  Soniji Ki Nasiyan
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  Chandraprabhu Temple inside Jaisalmer Fort
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  Shri Digamber Jain Atishya Kshetra Mandir, Sanghiji, 4000 years old temple
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  Mirpur Jain Temple
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  Lodhruva jain temple
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  Rishabhdeo

See also

• Tijara Jain Temple
• Shri Mahavirji Jain Temple

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.)

External links

• Jain heritage centers -Rajasthan