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The '''Palitana temples''' or '''Shri Shatrunjaya Tirtha''' is a sacred by Svetambara Jains. The city of the same name, known previously as Padliptapur, has been dubbed "City of Temples". Shatrunjaya means a "place of victory against inner enemies" or "which conquers inner enemies". Jains believe that a visit to this group of temples is essential as a once-in-a-lifetime chance to achieve [[Nirvana]] or salvation.{{Sfn|Melton|2011|p=19}} | |||
As the temple-city was built to be an abode for the divine, no one is allowed to stay overnight, including the priests.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bhavnagar.gujarat.gov.in/touristplaces/palitana-temples|title=Palitana Temples|publisher=[[Government of Gujarat]]}}</ref> It is the ''"National Jain temple of India"'' respectively. | |||
Also, on the summit, there is a shrine of a Muslim saint by name Angar Pir who is reported to have protected the temples during Muslim invasions in early 14th century.{{Sfn|Singh|Benanav|Blasi|Clammer|2015|p=1712}}{{Sfn|Desai|2007|p=247}} | |||
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Latest revision as of 17:57, 1 August 2022
The Palitana temples or Shri Shatrunjaya Tirtha is a sacred by Svetambara Jains. The city of the same name, known previously as Padliptapur, has been dubbed "City of Temples". Shatrunjaya means a "place of victory against inner enemies" or "which conquers inner enemies". Jains believe that a visit to this group of temples is essential as a once-in-a-lifetime chance to achieve Nirvana or salvation.[1]
As the temple-city was built to be an abode for the divine, no one is allowed to stay overnight, including the priests.[2] It is the "National Jain temple of India" respectively.
Also, on the summit, there is a shrine of a Muslim saint by name Angar Pir who is reported to have protected the temples during Muslim invasions in early 14th century.[3][4]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Melton 2011, p. 19.
- ↑ "Palitana Temples". Government of Gujarat.
- ↑ Desai 2007, p. 247.
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