Jain temples, Pavagadh
| Jain temples, Pavagadh | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Parshvanatha temple | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Jainism |
| Sect | Digambara |
| Deity | Rishabhanatha, Parshvanatha, Chandraprabha, Suparshvanatha |
| Festivals | Mahavir Janma Kalyanak |
| Location | |
| Location | Pavagadh, Gujarat |
| Geographic coordinates | 22°29′05″N 73°32′02″E / 22.48472°N 73.53389°E |
| Architecture | |
| Creator | Vastupala minister of the Solanki Vaghela ruler of Gujaratra |
| Date established | 13th century |
| Temple(s) | 7 |
| Official name: Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park | |
| Criteria | Cultural: (iii)(iv)(v)(vi) |
| Designated | 2004 (session) |
| Reference no. | 1101 |
Jain temples, Pavagadh is a group of seven
Jain temples located in Pavagadh Hill in the state of Gujarat. These temples are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park
.
Jain tradition
Pavagadh hill is considered one of the four sacred regions where moksha can be attained.[1]
History
The Pavagadh temples were constructed during Solanki-Vaghela rule in the 13th century.[2]
Temples
The Pavagadh temples are famous for their architecture and are also part of the
Luna Vasahi. Chandraprabha and Suparshvanatha temples are two small temples built near Kalika Mata temple. Parshvanatha temple is the main temple in this group and is surrounded by ruins of small temples.[6]
These temples are visited by over 22 lakh visitors annually with 1 lakh devotees visiting daily during navaratri fair.[7][8][3]
Gallery
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Carving of Jain Tirthankara on wall -
Main vedi Parshvanatha temple -
Chandraprabha temple -
Suparshvanatha temple
.jpg)
See also
References
Citation
- ^ a b Ruggles & Silverman 2009, p. 84.
- ^ Shukla 2009.
- ^ a b Desai 2007, p. 177.
- ^ UNESCO 2004.
- ^ O'Donnell 2004, p. 51.
- ^ Sompura 1968, pp. 218–219.
- ^ ASI 2004, p. 60.
- ^ Abram et al. 2013, p. 678.
Source
Book
- Abram, David; Edwards, Nick; Ford, Mike; Jacobs, Daniel; Meghji, Shafik; Sen, Devdan; Thomas, Gavin (2013). The Rough Guide to India. ISBN 9781409342618.
- Desai, Anjali H. (2007). India Guide Gujarat. India Guide Publications. ISBN 978-0-9789517-0-2.
- ISBN 978-1-4419-0072-2.
- Sompura, Kantilal F. (1968). The Structural Temples of Gujarat, Upto 1600 A.D. Vol. 4. Gujarat University.
Web
- O'Donnell, Patricia M. (2004). "Learning from World Heritage: Lessons from 'International Preservation & Stewardship of Cultural & Ecological Landscapes of Global Significance', the 7th US/ICOMOS International Symposium". The George Wright Forum. 21 (3). JSTOR 43597911. Retrieved 22 June 2022.
- Shukla, Shubhlakshmi (10 March 2009). "ASI to restore 12th century Jain temple at Panchmahals soon". The Indian Express.
- "Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park" (PDF). Archaeological Survey of India. 7 July 2004.
- "Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park". UNESCO. 2004.
External links
Media related to Jain temples on the Pavagad hill at Wikimedia Commons
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