Jainism is one of the most ancient religions of India with its core focus being
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Sonagiri Jain temples where Sonagiri literally means ‘golden peak’
Shri Mahavirji Atishaya Kshetra is a famous Jain place of pilgrimage
Ponnur Hill Teerth Kshetra is a famous pilgrimage centre of the Jains situated in the Tiruvannamalai district of Tamil Nadu.
The Lal Mandir Jain Temple is the oldest Jain temple in Delhi built in 1658 and is directly across the Red
The Kolanupaka temple or Kulpakji Jain temple in the village of Kolanupaka in Nalgonda district Andhra Pradesh
The Jain Golden Temple in Falna is a famous pilgrimage centre of the Jains. It is located in the city of Ranakpur
Bhagavan Shri Dharmanath Jain Temple is a famous Jain temple located in Matancherry, Cochin in the state of Kerala
Jainism is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Jin’ meaning to conquer. Here conquering implies the inner battle which the Jains are supposed to undertake with their bodily pleasures and passions.
Jains worship special Arihants called Tirthankars who are teachers helping people on their path to Supreme knowledge and enlightenment.