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The sacred sites of Jainism

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The sacred sites of Jainism

This group holds the sacred sites of Jainism, the temple-cities and holy hills of India where the tirthankaras, the great ford-makers of the tradition, are venerated. Jain sacred places are noted for their intricately carved temples and their hilltop pilgrimage complexes.

The browser will find the Jain temples and pilgrimage hills the atlas gathers. The entries describe each site's association with the tirthankaras and its place in Jain devotion.

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