All India Jain Temples and Tourist Places

Author(s): B C Nagraj
Publisher: ITI Jains Association, Bangalore

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(4) Sri Neminatha Mandir : This is a very big temple of this complex
with beautiful marble carvings. It houses 10feet tall beautiful statues
of Lord Adinatha and Parshwanatha. (5) Sri Shambhavanatha Mandir.
GUJARAT
Gujrat is the land of the father of nation (Rashtra Pita) Gandhiji. It has much to offer to the visitor - monuments rich in history, magnificient ruins, intricately carved temples, artistic handicrafts, yet very less is known about Gujarat. It has beautiful beaches where the waves lazily lap the shore and truce delicate patterns in the sand. Land of forests where the mighty lions roam in Gir. This is the only place where the Asiatic lion survived. This is the land of many tribal people. This is holy land where Sri Krishna established his kingdom. This is the land of many big industries and enterprises.
Digambar jain kshetras are lesser in number than the Swethambar kshetras in Gujarat. This is the place where Bhagawan Neminath attained nirvan, hence Gujarat is a famous pilgrim centre to the jains. The Swethambar temples here are known for its beauty and art.
96. TARANGA:(58 km from Mehasana and 70 km to Ahmedabad, Siddakshetra)
Two small hillocks known as ‘Koti shila' and 'Sidda shila' are here, on which many tonks are erected from where many muni's attained Moksha. This is a pilgrimage centre for both the Digambara and Swethambar sects.
The Digambar dharmashala and temple complex has Adinatha temple and Shambhavanath temple. A marble statue of Bahubali has been installed.
The Swethambar dharmashala and temple complex has big temple with beautiful carving and shikar. The lord here is Ajithanath. The big marble statue in padmasan is about 12feet tall. Dharmashala of both sects are having all facilities. 97. GIRNAR HILL ( URJAYANTHA GIRI) ( 5kms from Junagad, Nirvana Kshetra) Girnar hill is also known as Urjayantha giri, Raivathaka and
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