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Art flows freely in Jain temples, which are known for their intricacy, decor, cleanliness and serenity. Jain temples are open for worship, introspection and meditation to all members of the community. The ubiquitous centrality of Tirthankars in Jain temples expression of veneration that Jain tradition has for the ideal of renunciation, enlightenment and total freedom from the cycle of rebirth. Image worship is regarded as effecting an inner, spiritual transformation, calling to mind the qualities of the Tirthankars and instilling a desire to emulate them. One enters a temple saying "nissihi" meaning-leaving behind all worldly affairs.
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Temples provide a clean, peaceful environment for introspection and carring. In addit on in the west, tenpies also serve as social and cultural centers for the community.
We are to seek Cord side not cutside. God is not there in the dark corner of a temple with doors all shut. I le is there with the tiler tilling the hard ground and the pathnaker leaking stones" -Tagore in The Gitargal
