All India Jain Temples and Tourist Places

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

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There are two temples here and many mutiliated statues are scattered in the surrounding area. 125. TIKAMGARH : (54 kms from Lalitpur)
There are 19 beautiful temples here. 126. SAGAR: (150 kms from Bhopal)
One of the important cities of M.P. There are 16 temples here out of which three temples are big and beautiful. 127. KHAJURAHO :(175 kms to Jhansi, Athishaykshetra)
Khajuraho is world famous with cluster of temples known for its delicacy and beauty. These temples were constructed during 10th century A.D. by the famous Kings of Chandela dynasty, which are the most creative example of Indian architecture.
The temples are grouped into 3 groups (1) The Western Group consists of famous Hindu temple complex, Chausat Yogini, Kandaria Mahadev and others. (2) The Eastern Group : consists of jain temple complex (3) The Southern Group has Chaturbuj and Duladev temples.
The Jain temples of Eastern group is 3 kms from bus stand. It consists of Parshwanatha Mandir, Adinatha Mandir and Shanthinatha Mandir. Each temple is exquisitely carved. The Shanthinatha Mandir has a statue 16feet tall Lord Shanthinatha in Khadgasan.
The Parshwanatha temple and Gantai temple here are remarkable for their beautiful design profusion of sculpture and graceful pillars.
The Dharmashala is located within the Shanthinatha temple complex, has all the facilities.
Mela will be held during Sukhlapaksha of Chaitramasa every year.
Dharmashala : Sri Digambar Jain Atishaya Kshetra Prabandh Samiti, Khajuraho, Chattarpur Dist. M.P. (near jain temple complex)
The Khandariya Mahadev temple here in western group is the foremost example of Indian architecture and temple building. The spikes of the shikar representing mount Meru, beautiful sculptures of Gods and Godesses, intricate ceilings, big platform over which whole temple is standing, is a masterpiece and a treat to watch. This is the largest temple of the complex and declared as "World Heritage Monument”. The other temples of western group are Varaha temple, Lakshmana temple, Lakshmi Temple, Devi Jagadamba temple, Chitragupta temple and Viswanatha temple.
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