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List Of Jain Temples
Jain temples and '' tirtha'' (pilgrimage sites) are present throughout the Indian subcontinent, many of which were built several hundred years ago. Many of these temples are classified according to Jain sects. Idols of tirthankaras are present in these temples. Many Jain temples are found in other areas of the world. This article lists and documents prominent Jain temples and Tirthas around the world. India Andhra Pradesh File:Gummileru Jain Temple.jpg, Shree Shankheshwar Parshwanath Jain Temple File:Hrinkar Teerth.jpg, Hrinkar Teerth File:Siddala Kona Rock Cave.JPG, Siddalakona cave temple File:Jain temple at Ambapuram.jpg, Ambapuram cave temple, 7th century ;Cave temples * Undavalli Caves * Ambapuram cave temple * Bodhikonda and Ghanikonda Caves * Siddalakona ; Main temples * Danavulapadu Jain temple * Shree Shankheshwar Parshwanath Jain temple in Gummileru * Hrinkar Teerth near NH 5, Namburu. Assam * Jain Temple in Tihu, Tihu * Sri Surya ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jain Temple Ranakpur
Jainism ( ), also known as Jain Dharma, is an Indian religion. Jainism traces its spiritual ideas and history through the succession of twenty-four tirthankaras (supreme preachers of ''Dharma''), with the first in the current time cycle being Rishabhadeva, whom the tradition holds to have lived millions of years ago, the twenty-third ''tirthankara'' Parshvanatha, whom historians date to the 9th century BCE, and the twenty-fourth ''tirthankara'' Mahavira, around 600 BCE. Jainism is considered to be an eternal ''dharma'' with the ''tirthankaras'' guiding every time cycle of the cosmology. The three main pillars of Jainism are ''ahiṃsā'' (non-violence), ''anekāntavāda'' (non-absolutism), and ''aparigraha'' (asceticism). Jain monks, after positioning themselves in the sublime state of soul consciousness, take five main vows: ''ahiṃsā'' (non-violence), ''satya'' (truth), ''asteya'' (not stealing), ''brahmacharya'' (chastity), and ''aparigraha'' (non-possessiveness). These p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Upper Temple Complex At Tirumalai
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Gummileru
Gummileru is a village in Konaseema district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located in Alamuru mandal A tehsil (, also known as tahsil, taluka, or taluk) is a local unit of administrative division in some countries of South Asia. It is a subdistrict of the area within a district including the designated populated place that serves as its administr ... of Rajahmundry revenue division. References External links Villages in East Godavari district Jain temples in Andhra Pradesh Buildings and structures in East Godavari district 20th-century Jain temples {{EastGodavari-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Danavulapadu Jain Temple
Danavulapadu Jain temple is an ancient Jain center located in Danavulapadu village of Kadapa district in the state of Andhra Pradesh. History Danavulapadu Jain temple, discovered in 1903, was once an important Jain center and received royal patronage from Rashtrakuta dynasty. According to inscriptions on Nishidhi stone, the site was popular among Jain acharyas to perform Sallekhana. A 13th century inscription found in neighbouring village mentions present of this temple. A ''chaumukha'' (four-faced) idol was installed in 8th century during reign of Rashtrakuta dynasty. There is a one-line sanskrit inscription at the base of the statue with characters from the early Eastern Chalukyas period. In 968 CE, Khottiga, Rashtrakuta empire, installed a ''panavatta'' for the Mahamastakabhisheka of Shantinatha. About temple The temple plan features a mandapa, antarala, and garbhagriha. The adhishtana of the temple is decorated with fine carvings. There are carvings of Nāga, N� ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ramateertham
Ramateertham is a village panchayat in Nellimarla mandal of Vizianagaram district in Andhra Pradesh in India. It is about 12 km from Vizianagaram city. It is a famous Pilgrimage and also Ancient Historical Site since 3rd Century BCE. There is a post office at Ramateertham. The PIN code is 535218. Archaeological Site Archaeological survey report of 1903 describe it as: Ramateertham is one of the places made sacred by a traditional connection with Lord Sree Rama. The temple and village at the base of a chain of hills of solid rock on which are some perennial springs of water, and various places each in a way associated with the name of Rama. The Jains have also had a residence here, their remains consisting chiefly of natural caves with slab sculptures set in them, and some small ruined brick temples. It is one of the few places in this direction where Jains remains exist. The only notice of buried remains here is in Sewel's Lists (Vol. I, page 15) where mention is mad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ambapuram Cave Temple
Ambapuram cave temple or Nedumbi Basadi is a rock-cut Jain cave temple in Ambapuram village near Vijayawada in the state of Andhra Pradesh. History Jainism became popular in the Vijayawada region during the reign of Eastern Chalukyas or Vengi Chalukyas in the 7th century CE. During the 7th—8th century CE, a total of five Jain caves were constructed in Ambapuram and Adavinekkalam hills. The village derives from the image of Goddess Ambika inside the Jain cave temple. Architecture The cave temple enshrines three cells — Veranda, antarala and garbhagriha. The verandah has plain walls and ceilings devoid of sculptures. The antharala features images of yaksha on either side of the door and an idol of Parshvanatha having a serpent hood with five heads. The antharala has an image of Goddess Ambika as protector deity and a carving of an unidentified deity. There is an image of chauri (whisk) bearers on each side of Mahavira. The rear wall of the garbhagriha houses an idol of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siddalakona
SiddalaKona is located in Nellore district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located near Sydapuram Sydapuram or Saidapuram is a village and mandal located in Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh Andhra Pradesh (, abbr. AP) is a state in the south-eastern coastal region of India. It is the seventh-largest state by area covering an area o .... It is a Jain Heritage site, cave and temple, built on a rock. References Jain temples in Andhra Pradesh Buildings and structures in Nellore district {{India-struct-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tirthankara
In Jainism, a ''Tirthankara'' (Sanskrit: '; English: literally a ' ford-maker') is a saviour and spiritual teacher of the '' dharma'' (righteous path). The word ''tirthankara'' signifies the founder of a '' tirtha'', which is a fordable passage across the sea of interminable births and deaths, the '' saṃsāra''. According to Jains, a ''Tirthankara'' is an individual who has conquered the ''saṃsāra'', the cycle of death and rebirth, on their own, and made a path for others to follow. After understanding the true nature of the self or soul, the ''Tīrthaṅkara'' attains '' Kevala Jnana'' (omniscience). Tirthankara provides a bridge for others to follow the new teacher from ''saṃsāra'' to ''moksha'' (liberation). In Jain cosmology, the wheel of time is divided in two halves, Utsarpiṇī' or ascending time cycle and ''avasarpiṇī'', the descending time cycle (said to be current now). In each half of the cosmic time cycle, exactly twenty-four ''tirthankaras'' grace t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jain Sects
Jainism is an Indian religion which is traditionally believed to be propagated by twenty-four spiritual teachers known as ''tirthankara''. Broadly, Jainism is divided into two major schools of thought, Digambara and Svetambara. These are further divided into different sub-sects and traditions. While there are differences in practices, the core philosophy and main principles of each sect is the same. Schism Traditionally, the original doctrine of Jainism was contained in scriptures called Purva. There were fourteen Purva. These are believed to have originated from Rishabhanatha, the first ''tirthankara''. There was a twelve-year famine around fourth century BCE. At that time, Chandragupta Maurya was the ruler of Magadha and Bhadrabahu was the head of Jain community. Bhadrabahu went south to Karnataka with his adherents and Sthulabhadra, another Jain leader remained behind. During this time the knowledge of the doctrine was getting lost. A council was formed at Pataliputra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indian Subcontinent
The Indian subcontinent is a physiographical region in Southern Asia. It is situated on the Indian Plate, projecting southwards into the Indian Ocean from the Himalayas. Geopolitically, it includes the countries of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka."Indian subcontinent". ''New Oxford Dictionary of English'' () New York: Oxford University Press, 2001; p. 929: "the part of Asia south of the Himalayas which forms a peninsula extending into the Indian Ocean, between the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal. Historically forming the whole territory of Greater India, the region is now divided into three countries named Bangladesh, India and Pakistan." The terms ''Indian subcontinent'' and ''South Asia'' are often used interchangeably to denote the region, although the geopolitical term of South Asia frequently includes Afghanistan, which may otherwise be classified as Central Asian.John McLeod, The history of India', page 1, Greenwood Publishing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tirtha (Jainism)
In Jainism, a ''tīrtha'' ( sa, तीर्थ "ford, a shallow part of a body of water that may be easily crossed") is used to refer both to pilgrimage sites as well as to the four sections of the ''sangha''. A ''tirtha'' provides the inspiration to enable one to cross over from worldly engagement to the side of '' moksha''. Jain ''tirthas'' are located throughout India. Often a ''tirtha'' has a number of temples as well as residences (dharmashala) for the pilgrims and wandering monks and scholars. Types ''Tirtha'' sites include: * ''Siddhakshetra''s or site of '' moksha'' liberation of an '' arihant'' (''kevalin'') or Tirthankaras like Ashtapada Hill, Shikharji, Girnar, Pawapuri, Palitana, Mangi-Tungi and Champapuri (capital of Anga) * ''Atishayakshetra''s where divine events have occurred like Mahavirji, Rishabhdeo, Kundalpur, Aharji etc. * ''Puranakshetra''s associated with lives of great men like Ayodhya, Vidisha, Hastinapur, and Rajgir * ''Gyanakshetra'': ass ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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