List of Names & Information on Famous Jain Temples in India

Jainism is one of the religions founded in India and is the country's sixth largest religion. Jainism was founded my Lord Mahavira and is based on the concept of strict ahimsa or non-violence. The place of worship that the Jain people flock to is referred to a temple or a mandir. Over the years many Jain temples have come up and most of the ancient ones have contributed a lot to the art, architecture and monuments of India. The Jain temples in India are known to be very anciemnt ones and even have been linked to that of the Indus Valley Civilization. There is a lot of history attached to the Jain temples and its traces can be found in the ancient cave temples and well as rock cut temples all around India. One of the most famous examples of this would be the Ellora caves. The Jain temples are beautiful ones that have a certain aura of peace, tranquility and a sense of spiritual well being. The art and architecture of the temples is something that is really great and worth appreciation.

Bihar Jain Temples »

Jal Mandir Pawapuri is believed to have been built by Lord Mahavira's elder bother King Nandivardhan. The Jalmandir is situated on a rectangular island which can be reached by a stone bridge about 600 feet long. The Temple is made up of marble and surrounded by a lake of beautiful lotuses. The Jalmadir is built in the shape of a Vimana. The walls of the temple are carved with images of various forms. The sanctum sanctorum comprises of the "Charan Paduka" that is the divine feet of Lord Mahavira.

Gujarat Jain Temples »

According to Jain belief, Adinath had various incarnations. For example in the form of Dhanna, he delivered and extended his services to the refrainers of god. His other incarnation is Jivanand, where he had taken care of many ill devotees. He was also believed to born as emperor Vajranabh, where he served poor and isolated people. Owing to his unprecedented religious activities comprising intense studies, reparation and meditation, he earned the title of Tirthankara