Sarnath Jain Tirth

Sarnath Jain Tirth
Sarnath Jain tirth
Shri Singhpuri Jain Tirth
Religion
AffiliationJainism
SectDigambara
DeityShreyansanatha
FestivalsMahavir Jayanti
Governing bodyShri 1008 Shreyansanath Digambar Jain temple trust
Location
LocationSarnath, Uttar Pradesh
Geographic coordinates25°22′50″N 83°01′26″E / 25.38056°N 83.02389°E / 25.38056; 83.02389
Architecture
Date established1824 CE
Specifications
Temple(s)1
Monument(s)1 (Temple ruins)
Website
www.shreyanshnathvaranasi.com
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Sarnath Jain Tirth, also called the Shreyanshnath Jain Temple, is a Jain temple in Sarnath.[1] It is located roughly 50 meters to the southeast of Dhamek Stupa.

History

Simhapuri, present-day Singhpuri village, is believed to be the birthplace of the Shreyansanatha, the 11th tirthankara.[2][3] The place also marks four of five Kalyanaka (auspicious events) of Shreyansanatha: Chyavan (tirthankara enter's their mother's womb), Janm (birth), Diksha (renunciation) and Kevala Jnana (omniscience).[4] Mahavira also delivered sermons at Sarnath and Varanasi.[5] The ruins near the main temple are believed to be of an ancient Jain temple erected by Śvētāmbara.[6]

About temple

The temple was constructed in 1824 CE to commemorate the birthplace of Shreyansanatha.[7][8][9] The mulnayak(primary deity) of the temple is a large image of Shreyansanatha and impressions of footprints.[5] The temple also features attractive frescoes depicting the life of Mahavira.[1]

Gallery

  • Ancient Jain temple ruins near main temple
    Ancient Jain temple ruins near main temple
  • Idol of Shreyansanatha
    Idol of Shreyansanatha
  • Frescoes inside temple
    Frescoes inside temple

See also

References

Citations

  1. ^ a b Mansingka 2017.
  2. ^ Curran 2012, pp. 632–633.
  3. ^ Shukla & Kulshreshtha 2019, p. 28.
  4. ^ Ganguli 2020, p. 31.
  5. ^ a b Dodson 2021, p. 77.
  6. ^ Rousselet 1882, p. 574.
  7. ^ Singh 2009, p. 54.
  8. ^ Knapp 2008, p. 151.
  9. ^ Singh 2015.

Sources

  • Curran, Bob (2012). A Haunted Mind: Inside the Dark, Twisted World of H.P. Lovecraf. Red Wheel/Weiser. ISBN 9781601635969.
  • Dodson, Michael S. (2021). Banaras: Urban Forms and Cultural Histories. Taylor & Francis. ISBN 9781000365641.
  • Ganguli, Aurijit (2020). The Shambala Sutras. Notion Press. ISBN 9781648929823.
  • Rousselet, Louis (1882). India and Its Native Princes: Travels in Central India and in the Presidencies of Bombay and Bengal. Collections spéciales. Bickers.
  • Shukla, U. N.; Kulshreshtha, Sharad Kumar (2019). Emerging Trends in Indian Tourism and Hospitality: Transformation and Innovation. Copal Publishing Group. ISBN 9789383419760.
  • Singh, Rana (2009). Banaras: Making of India's Heritage City. Planet Earth & Cultural Understanding. Cambridge Scholars Publishing. ISBN 9781443815796.
  • Knapp, Stephen (2008). Seeing Spiritual India: A Guide to Temples, Holy Sites, Festivals and Traditions. iUniverse. ISBN 9780595614523.
  • Mansingka, Shubham (11 January 2017). "Digambar Jain temple". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
  • Singh, Binay (25 August 2015). "4 Jain Tirthankaras born in Varanasi". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 June 2021.

External links

  • Media related to Sarnath Jain Temple at Wikimedia Commons
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