7 Jain Temples To See On Mahavir Jayanti
Shikharji (Parasnath), Jharkhand
Located on Parasnath Hill, this is the most sacred Jain pilgrimage site, where 20 of the 24 Tirthankaras attained moksha.
Palitana Temples, Gujarat
Considered the holiest pilgrimage place for Jains, there are over 900 exquisitely carved marble temples on Shatrunjaya Hill.
Ranakpur Jain Temple, Rajasthan
Dedicated to Tirthankara Adinatha, the 1,444 intricately carved marble pillars, each with a unique design; peaceful setting in the Aravalli hills.
Dilwara Temples, Mount Abu, Rajasthan
Built between the 11th and 13th centuries, the Dilwara Jain temples are known for their stunning craftsmanship and spiritual importance.
Gomateshwara Temple, Karnataka
This temple is the site of the world’s tallest monolithic statue of Lord Bahubali and the Mahamastakabhisheka festival is held every 12 years.
Sonagiri Temples, Madhya Pradesh
77 Jain temples built on a hill, believed to be the place where many saints attained salvation. These temples are known for their stunning architecture.
Kulpakji, Telangana
An ancient Jain temple over 2,000 years old, sacred to both Digambar and Svetambara sects, houses an idol of Lord Mahavir believed to be over 1,300 years old.