Although there are many hill stations and mountains in India, we have brought you information about many religious places and one such hill station, which is very important. So let's have some facts about this place...............
Palitana town, located in Bhavnagar district of Gujarat, is the main center of faith of Jains. Palitana, situated in the southwest of the district, is known worldwide for its hills and river foothills and religious beliefs and beliefs. You will be surprised to know that Palitana is the first city in the world to be legally recognized as a vegetarian city. Shatrujaya hill is situated near Palitana, famous for Jain temples, through which the Shatrujaya river flows through its foothills.
The magnificence of 863 Jain temples on the summit of Shatrujaya hill over the centuries gives it a historic and unique place on the world map. The first question that comes to the mind of the tourists visiting this place is when and who built these temples. Scientific pieces of evidence and references show that these temples were built 900 years ago. According to Jain scriptures, this is an eternal pilgrimage. This shrine has been renovated many times. The first Tirthankara of Jainism did hard penance under a tree situated on the summit. Shatrujaya is the most sacred of the five hills near Palitana.
The following names of Shatrujaya have been given in the Jain texts 'Various Teerthkalpa' - Siddhikshetra, Tirtharaj, Marudev, Bhagirath, Vimaladri, Mahasrapatra, Sahasrakal, Talbhaj, Kadamba, Shatpatra, Nagadhirajadha, Ashtottarashatakuta, Sahasrapatra, Dhanik, Lohasraptra, Dhanik, Vimaladri, Mahasrapatra, Sahasrakal, Muktanilaya, Siddhiparvat, Pundarika. Palitana Shatrujaya Teerth has great importance in Jainism. There are five peaks of Shatrujaya. It is believed that out of the 24 Tirthankaras of Jainism, 23 Tirthankaras came to this mountain. The first Tirthankara Lord Rishabhdev's Vihara happened at this place 99 times. Every particle of this land has become pure by the touch of his feet. The carvings and sculptures of these temples are famous worldwide; these temples are quite beautiful and reveal a wonderful sixth.
According to Jainism, since ancient times, Palitana has been the main place of salvation and nirvana of Jain sadhus and sages. Seeing the temples gives a feeling of seriousness; their artistry looks alive. The temple of Lord Rishabhdev, the first Tirthankara of Jainism, is located in Palitana. It is the main and most beautiful temple. Chaumukha Temple is the largest temple in the area. Kumarpal, Milshah, Samprati Raj Mandir are the main temples of Palitana. There is also a good collection of valuable statues etc., in Palitana. If the purpose of your trip is mental peace, then Palitana is one such place.
By coming to this place, one can visit 'Shatrujaya Hill.' This place is famous all over the world for spirituality and peace. You will definitely feel pleasant after reaching this place. When the sun's light falls on the summit of Palitana temples, then the view of its unique sixth looks beautiful. As soon as you reach the mountain, it seems as if you have reached some of God's world. Seeing hundreds of temples there, one forgets all worries and gets absorbed in devotion.
You must be logged in to post a comment.