Explore Jain Famous Temples in India PALITANA JAIN TEMPLE       History Palitana is associated with  Jain Famous Temples in India,  legends and history. Adinath, the first of the Jain  Tirtankars , is said to have meditated on the Shatrunjaya hill, where the Palitana temples  were later constructed. The  Palitana state was a  Princely state , founded in 1194. It was one of the major states in  Saurashtr , covering 777 km². In 1921 it had 58,000 inhabitants in 91 villages, generating a 744,416 Rs revenue.      Explore Jain Famous Temples in India   Jain Famous Palitana temples in India Explore Jain Famous Palitana Temple is the world's  only mountain that has more than 900 temples. The Famous Jain Palitana temples and whole  mountain are considered the most sacred pilgrimage  p...

Jain Festivals and Events Celebrated  in India Paryushana is the most important annual holy event  for  Jains Festivals and is usually celebrated in August or  September in Hindi calendar Bhadrapad Month's Shukla  Paksha.  Jains Festival increase their level of spiritual intensity often using fasting and prayer/meditation to help.  The five main vows are emphasized during this time. There are no set rules, and followers are encouraged  to practice according to their ability and desires. Normally, Digambara refer it as Das Lakshana  Dharma while Śvētāmbaras refer to it as  Paryushana ("abiding" or "coming together").  The duration of Paryushana is for 8 days for  Śvētāmbaras Jains and 10 days for Jains  belonging to the Digambara sect. The festival  ends with the celebration of Samvatsari or  Kshamavani (forgiveness day) Paryushan is the most important Jain religious  observance of the year. For bo...