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Trilok Teerth Dham
Trilok Teerth Dham is a Jain temple in Bada Gaon, Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, India. History Trilok Teerth Dham was initiated by Jain Aacharya Sanmati Sagar near the Parshvanatha temple, Badagaon. The temple construction was completed in 2015. Location Trilok Teerth Dham is situated in Khekra in "Parshvanatha Atishaya Kshetra", Bada Gaon, Uttar Pradesh. Architecture Trilok Teerth Dham is built in the shape of Jain symbols#Jain emblem, Jain emblem. The temple structure is the representation of Trilok (Jainism), trilok (three lokas) of the Jain cosmology i.e. Adholok, Madhyalok and Naraka (Jainism), Urdhvalok. The temple architecture reflect features of Indo-Islamic architecture, Sultanate and Mughal architecture, such as, structure and symmetric arrangement of the four towers in the corner. However, instead of dome or a tower, these four corner tower are built around geometrical shape of the cosmos. This temple also has a 108 feet ''Manasthamb'' (tower of pride). About the Tem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jainism
Jainism ( ), also known as Jain Dharma, is an Indian religions, Indian religion whose three main pillars are nonviolence (), asceticism (), and a rejection of all simplistic and one-sided views of truth and reality (). Jainism traces its spiritual ideas and history through the succession of twenty-four , supreme preachers of ''dharma''. The first in the current time cycle is Rishabhadeva, who tradition holds lived millions of years ago; the 23rd is Parshvanatha, traditionally dated to the 9th century Common Era, BCE; and the 24th is Mahāvīra, Mahavira, who lived . Jainism is considered an eternal ''dharma'' with the guiding every time cycle of the Jain cosmology, cosmology. Central to understanding Jain philosophy is the concept of ''bhedavijñāna'', or the clear distinction in the nature of the soul and non-soul entities. This principle underscores the innate purity and potential for liberation within every Jīva (Jainism), soul, distinct from the physical and menta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indo-Islamic Architecture
Indo-Islamic architecture is the architecture of the Indian subcontinent produced by and for Islamic patrons and purposes. Despite an initial Arab presence in Sindh, the development of Indo-Islamic architecture began in earnest with the establishment of Delhi as the capital of the Ghurid dynasty in 1193. Succeeding the Ghurids was the Delhi Sultanate, a series of Central Asian dynasties that consolidated much of North, East, and Central India, and later by the Mughal Empire during the early 16th century. Both of these dynasties introduced Islamic architecture and art styles from West Asia into the Indian subcontinent. The types and forms of large buildings required by Muslim elites, with mosques and tombs much the most common, were very different from those previously built in India. The exteriors of both were very often topped by large domes, and made extensive use of arches. Both of these features were hardly used in Hindu temple architecture and other indigenous Indian sty ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bagpat District
Bagpat district, also spelled as Baghpat district, is one of the 75 Districts of Uttar Pradesh, districts of the States and territories of India, Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, with headquarters at the town of Baghpat. It is within the National Capital Region (India), National Capital Region. Created in 1997, the district has an area of . Baghpat has a population of 1,303,048 as of 2011 census. History Baghpat city, after which the district takes its name, derives its name either from ''vyagprastha'' ("land of tigers") or from ''vakyaprasth'' ("place for delivering speeches"). the city was finally named Baghpat, or Bagpat, during the Mughal Empire, Mughal era. Starting from a small commercial center known as the Mandi, the city grew in importance after the Indian Rebellion of 1857, 1857 mutiny and became the headquarters of Baghpat tehsil. Baghpat has a rich historical significance, particularly in the context of India's struggle for independence. The district provided shelter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Notion Press
Notion Press is an Indian self-publishing company based in Chennai, India India, officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the List of countries and dependencies by area, seventh-largest country by area; the List of countries by population (United Nations), most populous country since .... It was founded in 2012, and in 2016 it claimed to have provided services to 2000 self-published authors. In 2018, they introduced a rapid publication service, which does not include editing. History Notion Press was founded jointly by Naveen Valasakumar, Jana Pillay, and Bhargava Adepally in January 2012. In 2016, it received a funding of USD 1 million from HNIs. Services Authors can use online tools on the Notion Press website to design their books, and they can also pay for a range of services such as basic copyediting and marketing. The company's stated goal is to help self-published authors make money from their books; according to the company, the au ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bada Gaon Temple
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Jambudweep
Jambudweep is a Digambara Jain temple in Hastinapur, Uttar Pradesh built by the Jain nun Gyanmati in 1972. Jambudweep is a depiction of Jain cosmology Jambudvipa. About Jambudweep was founded by Gyanmati in 1972 and the model of Jambudvipa was completed in 1985. For the tirtha, Nalini Balbir reported The Jambudweep model of Jain cosmology was designed under the supervision of Gyanmati in 1985. Circular structures of Jain cosmology 'Jambudweep' has been constructed with white & coloured marble stones in the diameter of with tall Mount Sumeru is built in light pink marble in the center of Jambudweep. The fundamental idea behind this temple is to connect devotional temple visit with religious adventure and educate devotees about the Jain cosmology. The official name of the tirtha is the ''Digambar Jain Institute of Cosmographic Research (Digambar Jain Trilok Shodh Sansthan)'' and its main attraction is the building constructed as a model of Jambudvipa. Story In the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samavasarana
In Jainism, Samavasarana or Samosharana ("Refuge to All") is the divine preaching hall of the Tirthankara, stated to have more than 20,000 stairs in it. The word ''samavasarana'' is derived from two words, ''sama'', meaning general and ''avasara'', meaning opportunity. It is an important feature in Jain art. The Samavasarana seems to have replaced the original Jain stupa as an object of worship. Samavasarana In samavasarana, the ''tirthankara'' sits on a throne without touching it (about two inches above it). Around the tirthankara sit the '' ganadharas'' (chief disciples). Living beings sit in the following order: *In the first hall, ascetics *In the second hall, one class of deva ladies *In the third hall, '' aryikas'' (nuns) and laywomen *In the next three halls, three other classes of deva ladies *In the next four halls, the four classes of devas (heavenly beings) *Men, in the eleventh hall *Animals, in the last hall According to Jain texts, there would be four wide r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Government Of India
The Government of India (ISO 15919, ISO: Bhārata Sarakāra, legally the Union Government or Union of India or the Central Government) is the national authority of the Republic of India, located in South Asia, consisting of States and union territories of India, 36 states and union territories. The government is led by the president of India (currently ) who largely exercises the executive powers, and selects the Prime Minister of India, prime minister of India and other ministers for aid and advice. Government has been formed by the The prime minister and their senior ministers belong to the Union Council of Ministers, its executive decision-making committee being the Cabinet (government), cabinet. The government, seated in New Delhi, has three primary branches: the legislature, the executive and the judiciary, whose powers are vested in bicameral Parliament of India, Union Council of Ministers (headed by prime minister), and the Supreme Court of India respectively, with a p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lotus Position
Lotus position or Padmasana () is a cross-legged sitting meditation posture, meditation pose from History of India, ancient India, in which each foot is placed on the opposite thigh. It is an ancient asana in yoga, predating hatha yoga, and is widely used for meditation in Hinduism, Hindu, Tantra, Jainism, Jain, and Buddhism, Buddhist traditions. Variations include easy pose (Sukhasana), half lotus, bound lotus, and psychic union pose. Advanced variations of several other asanas including yoga headstand have the legs in lotus or half lotus. The pose can be uncomfortable for people not used to sitting on the floor, and attempts to force the legs into position can injure the knees. Shiva, the meditating ascetic God of Hinduism, Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, and the Tirthankaras in Jainism have been depicted in the lotus position, especially in statues. The pose is emblematic both of Buddhist meditation and of yoga, and as such has found a place in Western culture as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rishabhanatha
Rishabhanatha (Devanagari: ऋषभनाथ), also Rishabhadeva (Devanagari: ऋषभदेव, ), Rishabha (Devanagari: ऋषभ, ) or Ikshvaku (Devanagari: इक्ष्वाकु, ''Ikṣvāku''), is the first (Supreme preacher) of Jainism. He was the first of twenty-four teachers in the present half-cycle of time in Jain cosmology and called a "ford maker" because his teachings helped one cross the sea of interminable rebirths and deaths. The legends depict him as having lived millions of years ago. He was the spiritual successor of Sampratti Bhagwan, the last Tirthankara of the previous time cycle. He is also known as Ādinātha (), as well as Adishvara (first Jina), Yugadideva (first deva of the yuga), Prathamarajeshwara (first God-king) and Nabheya (son of Nabhi). He is also known as Ikshvaku, establisher of the Ikshvaku dynasty. Along with Mahavira, Parshvanath, Neminath, and Shantinath, Rishabhanatha is one of the five Tirthankaras that attract the most d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ashtadhatu
Ashtadhatu (), also called octo-alloy, is an alloy comprising the eight metals of gold, silver, copper, lead, zinc, tin, iron, and mercury, often used for casting metallic idols for Jain and Hindu temples in India. The composition is laid down in the '' Shilpa Shastras'', a collection of ancient texts that describe arts, crafts, and their design rules, principles and standards. Ashtadhatu is used because it is considered sattivik (virtuous or pure) in Hinduism, and does not decay, and it is also restricted to the production of images for the deities Kubera, Vishnu, Krishna, Rama, Kartikeya, and the goddesses Durga and Lakshmi Lakshmi (; , , sometimes spelled Laxmi, ), also known as Shri (, , ), is one of the principal goddesses in Hinduism, revered as the goddess of wealth, fortune, prosperity, beauty, fertility, sovereignty, and abundance. She along with Parvat .... Its traditional composition, all eight metals are in equal proportion (12.5% each). See also * * R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
