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Jaina Shrines in India
and Satrunjaya hills were the favourite sites for temple construction.
Rajasthan also witnessed almost similar popular wave of Jainism as evidenced in the art and architectural remains ascribed to the medieval period.
Every movement whether it is religious, political or social, has its rise and fall, has its period of glorification and decadence and that of awakening and slumber. Jainism has been no exception. But taking into account the periods of persecution as well as the loss
of State patronage, the popularity it not only gained but maintained, and the rich cultural heritage which was created under its impact and influence, and which started from about fourth century B.C. in a visual form and continues even in our times, speaks of its ethics and morals. It has overwhelmed both time and space and still has a very large following in the country particularly amongst traders and merchants. Their affluence is reflected in their activities—social, cultural and even architectural.
