________________
education, service and art.
This pilgrimage has been constructed on five hills. At a little distance away from the Jain Dharmshala built at the first foot-hill is the Vipulgiri hills. After ascending about 2 km. we come across the Vipulgiri 'Toonk'. On the hills are situated the temples of both the sects - Shwetambar and Digambar.
On descending down nearly 2 kms. from Vipulachal hill and then again ascending 2 kms. We come to the Ratnagiri hill. On this Ratnagiri hill are also situated Shwetambar and Digambar temples. There is a huge temple of Lord Buddha on the Gridhakoot hill just in front of the Ratnagiri hill. Nearly 4 kms. away from the Ratnagiri hill is the Udaigiri hill. The ascent of this hill is very complicated.
Swarnagiri is the fourth hill here. It is also known as Shramangiri. This hill is five kms. away from the dharmshala' (charitable boarding house). The ascent distance is nearly 3 kms. There are two caves on the southern part of this hill. Jina' images have been carved on the walls in the caves. Vaibhargiri hill is situated 2 kms. away from here. There is the Shalibhadra temple also besides the 'Jina' temple. On the left of this temple is an ancient dilapidated temple. There are many ancient and artistic idols in it.
Besides the mountain pilgrimage, there are several magnificent ancient and modern Jinalayas'. The journey to this pilgrimage may be helpful in the journey to the inner
The Vipulachal Mountain
self.
The temple atop Rajgriha Hill
A fascinating view of the idol of LORD MAHAVIR at Veerayatan
Divine idols of LORD MAHAVIR installed on the hill
Jain Educ
a tional
For Pevale
Perenal Use Only
www.jainelibrary.org
