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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.[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]
- ↑ Melton 2011, p. 19.
- ↑ "Palitana Temples". Government of Gujarat.
- ↑ Desai 2007, p. 247.
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