Are there any Jains in Pakistan?
Are there any Jains in Pakistan?
Bhabra, an ancient merchant community from Punjab which prevailed in Pakistan were followers of Jainism. The Jains primarily lived in Sialkot and Pasrur. They are not to be found presently in Pakistan. The prominent Jain Monk was Vijayanandsuri of Gujranwala.
Which is the famous Jain temple in Bihar?
Pawapuri
| Pawapuri | |
|---|---|
| Jal Mandir, the famous Jain temple at Pawapuri | |
| Location in Bihar, India Show map of Bihar Show map of India Show all | |
| Coordinates: 25°05′30″N 85°32′20″ECoordinates: 25°05′30″N 85°32′20″E | |
| Country | India |
Which is the most famous Jain temple in Bihar?
Shri Kundalpur Digambar Jain Teerth Kshetra is situated in Nalanda District of Bihar State. This is the belief of devotees from centuries that this is the sacred place of Bhagwan Mahaveer’s Garbha, Janma & Tapa Kalyanaka. Nalanda is also famous world wide for Nalanda University of ancient India.
Which is the best pilgrimage site from Rajgir?
Swarajpur – Swarajpur lake with its temple is a famous Hindu pilgrim destination which is popular for its Sun Worship festival and is 18 kms from Rajgir. Pawapuri – It is a great Jain pilgrimage centre, 35 kms from Rajgir where Mahavira the greatest profounder of Jainism attained Mahaprinirvana.
Are there any Jain temples in rajgrahi Kshetra?
At Rajgrahi Kshetra is decorated with at least 10 temples with huge spires and 02 temples in the valley. The five magnificent temples are constructed on Vipulachala, 2 temples at Udaigiri where some ancient temples have been digged idols recovered from here has been placed in Lal Mandir in the valley.
Why is Rajgir important to Jains and Hindus?
Rajgir is equally important for the Jain as well as Hindu pilgrims, for Lord Mahavira (the founder of Janism) resided here for some time and the place finds its reference in Hindu epic – Mahabharata. The historic sites of Rajgir associated with Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism attract pilgrims from all over world.