Jainism in Rajasthan

Rajasthan, a state in western India, has had a close historical connection with Jainism. Southwestern Rajasthan was the main centre for Śvetāmbara Jainism. 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.

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

See also

• Tijara Jain Temple
• Shri Mahavirji Jain Temple

References

Sources

• Dr. Jagdish Chandra Jain, History of Towns of Rajasthan

External links

• Jain heritage centers -Rajasthan