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Nepal, followers of all the four sects are present. But due to their large number, the Svetambar Terapanthi sect is prominent.
JAIN JOURNAL
The followers of Jaina religion are spread mostly in eastern and central regions of Nepal. In western region they are comparatively low in number. There are local associations of Jainas in Morang, Sunsari, Jhapa, Saptari, Parsa and Kathmandu. A Jain Centre named 'Bhagavan Mahavir Jain Niketan', meant primarily for religious purposes, has been built in Kathmandu at a cost of Rs. 10 million and was recently inagurated by Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala in the month of July 1991. It has a conference hall, 24 guest rooms and various other facilities. A temple is yet to be built in the centre. However, there is a small Grha Mandir (Housetemple) located in the premises of Golchha House at Ganabahal in Kathmandn where local and visiting Jaina devotees offer their prayers. In Kathmandu, all the four Jaina communities are members of a single association known as 'Nepal Jain Parishad' where various religious events of different sects are collectively organised.
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