Prabuddha Jivan 2018 09

SR No.: 526122
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Sejal Shah
Publisher: Mumbai Jain Yuvak Sangh
Publication Year: 2018
Total Pages: 52
Language: Gujarati
Classification: Magazine, India_Prabuddha Jivan, & India
File Size: 5 MB

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Jainism Through Ages
Dr. Kamini Gogri In this article we will study the spread of Jainism people of the sub-continent. Rajasthan, however, is one in Rajasthan
place which also houses different other religious sites Rajasthan is not only known for its forts and belonging to the Hindus as well as Islam. Most of the havelis, this huge royal state is also the home to some Jain shrines religious monuments are built with white of the finest Jain Temples in India. In fact it is state that marble. One probable reason for this may be that white house the famed Dilwara Jain Temple and the represents purity and sacredness. As pieces of art magnificent Ranakpur Temple. Experiencing the these are remarkable too. spiritual bliss in this state is just so obvious and that is As far as the Jain shrines are considered the why we cater to your need to obtain an insightful and outstanding amongst these is the Dilwara Temple, soul stirring religious tour in Rajasthan. Our special Mount Abu. Built in white marble the artistry of the 12N/13D Jain Temple Tour takes you on a delightful shrine is simply superb. Within the temple premise one journey of some of the most sacred and grand Jain will come across 5 separate well-carved marble temples in India. Beginning from Alwar, the tour is first temples. These are dedicated to different Jain saints. blessed by Shri 1008 Chandra Prabhu Digambar Jain The stone architecture of Dilwara has always been a Atishaya Kshetra dedicated to Lord Chandra Prabhu talking point amongst the visitors. Religiously, too, this (The 8th Teerthankar). We shall also seek blessings is an important shrine for the Jains. of Bhagwan Parshvanath (23rd Teerthankar) whose Another important Jain shrine in Rajasthan is Sri temple is highly revered at Tijara City. Jaipur would be Mahavirii Temple. As far as the architecture is waiting for us to explore its architectural grandeur, we concerned this temple represents a fine blend of the will take a short sightseeing tour here and visit important ancient and contemporary architectures. It is located tourist attractions like City Palace, Central Museum, at a short distance from Ranthambore. This temple Jantar Mantar and Hawa Mahal. We will bow our heads too has been built in pristine white marble. at Chulgiri Jain Temple and Shri Digamber Jain temple Jain Temple in Ranakapur is another wonder in of Sanganer in Jaipur before we leave for Udaipur. marble. This Jain temple houses several small idols. Rikhabdev Jain Temple, some 65 odd kilometers from These can be found in every nook and corner of the Udaipur let us worship at the feet of Lord Rishabh temple. The main idol of the temple is that lord Adinath. Dev's deity that is built in black stone in Padmasana Dating back to 15th century the temple is accessible posture and is about 3.5 feet tall. The tour also includes from Udaipur. the visit to Banswara, which houses Arthuna temples, The Jain Temple at Osian is also dedicated to which were built in 11th, 12th and the 15th centuries Lord Mahavira. Jain Tirthankara. This particular temple and Nilkanth Mahadev Temples. The Dilwara Temples is located at a distance of 65 kilometers from the city at Mount Abu will be our destination, where you have of Jodhpur. With dome shaped roofs and several the opportunity to marvel at the architectural grandeur beautifully carved pillars it is a popular religious site for of this Jain Temple. The Ranakpur Temple, at a short the Jains. distance from Udaipur would be another architecturally There are 3 Jain temples in Lodurva. One is exquisite Jain Temple where Lord Adinath is seen dedicated to Parshvanath, one to Rishabhnath and the conquering the cosmos. At Jodhpur's vicinity, we shall other to Shambhavanath. Another attraction in the visit the Osian Temples, a cluster of ruined Parshvanath Temple is the Kalpavriksha. It is believed Brahmanical and Jain temples dating back to 8th to that wishes that are made in front of this celestial tree 11th centuries. Our sacred tour will come to an end at definitely come true. the famous Nakodaji Jain Temple that is situated in
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