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84 Jaina Religion: Its Historical Journey of Evolution
account of these ritualistic ceremonies (saṁskāravidhi) is available in Svetāmbara tradition. But in their religious practice they have also adopted the prevalent ceremonies of Hindu tradition in the same form. Even today their marriage ceremonies etc. are conducted by the Brahmin priests as in Hindu tradition. Thus, it is clear that Jaina tradition has been deeply influenced by Hindu tradition.
In fact the original features of Brahmanic culture were adapted into the Jaina ceremonies related to temples and consecration of Jina idols. It is difficult for any tradition to remain completely uninfluenced by its contemporary traditions. And therefore it was quite natural that in the ceremonial rituals of Jainas Brāhmaṇa influences became predominant. But it was certainly a distortion in Sramana tradition. In fact, along with the building of temples and idols, monks started residing in temples, which meant the emergence of the Bhattāraka and Caityavāsa tradition. As a reaction to this Saṁvigna and other traditions, which did not approve of idol-worship came into being. The origin of Caityavāsa and Bhattāraka Tradition
With the creation of idols and temples the question of their protection and management arose. As a consequence around 5th century AD
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