Uttar Pradesh
Jain Shrines
Uttar Pradesh Jain Shrines
The
innumerable Jain Shrines that dot the state of Uttar Pradesh speak of a myriad
intimate association with the lives and activities of the Jain Tirthankars (Jain
religious preachers), who spread the message of peace, non violence, love and
enlightenment.
It is this that has attracted and moulded the sentiments of millions of people
across the nation as well as the world. Today, around 3.2 million Jain devotees
live in India.
Uttar Pradesh holds immense attraction for all those who desire to see the great
Jain architectural splendour, and to know and understand the teachings of the
great Tirthankars- the liberated souls who, through hard penance, freed themselves
from the cycle of birth and rebirth. And, offered to humanity the recourse to
salvation, freedom from the ocean of Phenomenal Existence and liberation from
the Cycle of rebirth through Jainism.
The essence of this great religion and its preachings is palpable in the cave
temples, in the elaboprately decorated carved stones and in the numerous illustrated
manuscripts. Spread across Uttar Pradesh, these religious places are some of
the best destination options for tourists and pilgrims. To explore history,
religion, art and culture of the Jains in a state of pure bliss.
The Most Important Jain Shrines of Uttar Pradesh are:
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Ayodhya Jain Shrines
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Kaushambhi - Allahabad Jain
Shrines
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Shauripur - Agra Jain Shrines
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Kashi Jain Shrines
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Mathura Jain Shrines
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Hastinapur Jain Shrines
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Pawanagar - Fazilnagar Jain
Shrines
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Prabhas Giri (Pabhosa) Jain
Shrines
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Deogarh Jain Shrines
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Mahoba Jain Shrines
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Kakandi Jain Shrines
