Jainism
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Jainism, also known as Jain Dharma, is an Indian religion that teaches a path toward spiritual purity and enlightenment through disciplined nonviolence to all living creatures. The tradition is spirit
Jain temples on Shatrunjaya hill near Palitana, Gujarat
The 18-metre (59-foot) tall monolithic statue of Bahubali built in 981 CE
Nishidhi stone, depicting the vow of sallekhana, 14th century, Karnataka
Classification of Saṃsāri Jīvas (transmigrating souls) in Jainism
Mount Kailash
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Mount Kailash is a mountain in Ngari Prefecture, Tibet Autonomous Region of China. It lies in the Gangdise Shan mountain range of the Transhimalaya, in the western part of the Tibetan Plateau. The pea
Jainism
…Tirtha (pilgrim) sites are divided into the following categories: Siddhakshetra – Site of the moksha of an arihant (kevalin) or tirthankara, such as: Ashtapada of Rishabhanatha, Shikharji of 20 Tirthankara, Girnar of Neminatha, Pawapuri of Mahaveera, Champapuri (capital of Anga) of Vasupujya, Mangi-Tungi of…
North face of Mount Kailash
Mount Kailash from the south
An illustration depicting the Hindu holy family of Shiva at Kailasha (c.1810-1820)
Mani stones on the path around Mount Kailash