Sumati Jnana

SR No.: 012067
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Shivkant Dwivedi, Navneet Jain
Publisher: Shantisagar Chhani Granthamala
Publication Year: 2007
Total Pages: 468
Language: English, Hindi
Classification: Smruti_Granth & Articles
File Size: 14 MB

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Nearest town:
No. of Temples:
Detail:
63. Oon-Pawagiri
Accessibility:
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64. Urwaha (Atishaya kshetra) –
Accessibility:
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ashwin vadi dooj.
Ashoknagar 32 kms.
25
Each temple has artistic value and has very high statues. (Siddha kshetra) -
Rail- Sanavad 80 kms, Bus- Oon. Khargaun 18 kms.
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Temples and sculptures of 10th-11th century AD are found.
Rail- Shivpuri 45 kms, Bus- Narwar 05 kms.
Shivpuri 45 kms.
amavashya.
65. Baraso (Atishaya Accessibility:
Sumati-Jñāna
01
The sculptures are of 13th century AD. A fair is organized on hariyali
kshetra) -
Rail- Bhind 20 kms, Bus- Bhind 20 kms.
Bhind 20 kms.
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Temple believed to be 2500 years old. Annual fair is organized on
The above details show that the Jain tirthas of Madhya Pradesh are historically and culturally very rich. Some of them are now world famous for their richness in art and architecture. Khajuraho is the best example in this reference. Many of the others are either lesser known are even unknown for the outer world. Fairs organized on these tirthas are also the major occasion where the followers of Jain mythology gathered in great volume. Now the question arise that how these potential places (Jain tirthas) can be converted into a major tourism centre where the domestic tourism can flourish and the benefits of tourism can be enjoyed.
Religion is the greatest motivation of travel. In India also 550 million domestic tourist visited during 2002-03 and among them 4% domestic tourist travel for the purpose of religion and pilgrimage.' If we see the population structure of India, the share of Jain population is 0.4%. Efforts are being made by Madhya Pradesh Tourism to attract maximum number of tourist in the state - domestic and international by developing variety of tourist product. Looking to the potential of Jain tirthas, their religious significance as well as the archaeological importance, these can also be a vital tourist product for Madhya Pradesh. Projected Jain circuits
Though Jain Tirtha places of Madhya Pradesh are found everywhere in the state, but most of them are located in the Malwa and Bundelkhand regions (see the map). The four major hubs in this state are Jabalpur, Sagar, Gwalior and Indore, from where the itineraries