Wed Apr 09 03:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Five Famous Jain Temples in India to Visit During Mahavir Jayanti
**NEW DELHI** – Mahavir Jayanti, celebrating the birth of the 24th and last Tirthankara of Jainism, Lord Mahavir, falls on April 10th this year. Devotees will mark the occasion by visiting significant Jain temples across India. Several prominent sites are attracting pilgrims this year, including:
* **Pawapuri Jain Temple (Bihar):** Located near Rajgir and Bodh Gaya, this temple holds immense religious significance as it’s where Lord Mahavir attained Moksha (liberation).
* **Ranakpur Jain Temple (Rajasthan):** Nestled in the Aravalli hills near Udaipur, this exquisitely carved temple, supported by 1444 intricately designed pillars, offers a stunning architectural spectacle.
* **Sammed Shikharji (Jharkhand):** Considered the holiest pilgrimage site in Jainism, Sammed Shikharji is where 20 of the 24 Tirthankaras attained Moksha. Pilgrims also circumambulate Parasnath Hill in Giridih.
* **Dilwara Jain Temple (Rajasthan):** Situated near Mount Abu, this temple is renowned for its intricate marble carvings and attracts devotees from across India.
* **Gomateshwara Temple (Karnataka):** Home to a colossal 57-foot statue of Gomateshwara, located on Vindhyagiri Hill in Shravanabelgola, this temple hosts a grand festival every 12 years, featuring an elaborate abhisheka (anointing) ceremony.
These five temples are expected to see a large influx of devotees during this year’s Mahavir Jayanti celebrations.
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