Jainism Pilgrimage Places - Tours & Travels in bangalore, karnataka

Jainism - or, more properly, the Jain Dharma - is one of the oldest religions of its homeland, India and indeed of the world. Jains believe that their religion is without a beginning. The twenty-four Tirthankars guided its evolution and elaboration by first achieving, and then teaching the path to salvation. Jain religion is unique in that, during its existence, it has never compromised on concept of nonviolence either in principle or practice. It upholds non-violence as the supreme religion (Ahimsa Paramo Dharmah) and has insisted upon its observance in thought, word, and deed at the individual as well as social levels.

Pilgrimage plays an important part in Jain life for Digambaras and some Svetambaras, although there are no compulsory pilgrimages. When lay Jains go on a pilgrimage, they take on some of the lifestyle and attitudes of a Jain ascetic (a monk or nun). Jains may visit any number of temples or other locations that are associated with the lives and deeds of the Tirthankaras. One of the most famous and holy sites of pilgrimage for Jains is in Shatrunjaya in Gujarat. It is one of five holy mountains and contains many temples. However, below are listed some of the most visited and popular Jain temples in India.