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In The Agamas.” subtitle=”EDUCATION FOR ALL RURAL CHILDREN”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1727349159936{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;border-left-width: 2px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-color: #7e4555 !important;}” el_class=”border-before”]
We Jains believe that the Agamas are eternal teachings, providing guidance on non-violence, truth, and spiritual liberation.
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- Location: Shravanabelagola, Karnataka
- Significance: Famous for the massive 57-foot monolithic statue of Lord Bahubali, this site is a major pilgrimage destination, particularly during the Mahamastakabhisheka festival.
- Highlight: The colossal statue represents the virtue of renunciation and peacefulness, attracting thousands of devotees and tourists alike.
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- Location: Mount Abu, Rajasthan
- Significance: Known for their stunning marble work, these temples are a testament to Jain art and devotion. The five main temples were built between the 11th and 13th centuries.
- Highlight: The intricate detailing on marble, especially in the ceilings and pillars, makes these temples one of the finest examples of temple architecture in India.
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- Location: Shatrunjaya Hills, Palitana, Gujarat
- Significance: Considered the most sacred pilgrimage site for the Jains, Palitana has over 900 temples dedicated to various Tirthankaras, with the main temple being dedicated to Lord Rishabhdev.
- Highlight: The temples are known for their architectural beauty, with intricate marble carvings that are mesmerizing.
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