I. Moodabidri
II. Madurai
III. Sonagiri
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I and III only
Identifying Famous Jain Pilgrimage Towns
The question asks to identify which towns from the list are famous Jain pilgrimage sites.
- Moodabidri (I): Located in Karnataka, it is widely known as the 'Jain Kashi' of South India due to its numerous ancient Jain temples and its historical significance in Jainism.
- Madurai (II): While primarily famous for its Hindu temples, Jainism has a historical presence in Tamil Nadu, and sites in and around Madurai are recognized in Jain history. For the purpose of this question, it is included as a significant site.
- Sonagiri (III): Situated in Madhya Pradesh, Sonagiri is a very important and famous Jain pilgrimage center, renowned for its numerous temples located on a hill, attracting many devotees.
Based on the historical and religious significance, all three towns—Moodabidri, Madurai, and Sonagiri—are considered famous Jain pilgrimage destinations.
Therefore, the correct selection includes I, II, and III.
Important Questions from Jainism
The Jain Temple of Arang is called
"Kalpasutra" is a text related to?
Central to the ethical framework of an ancient Indian philosophical tradition are sets of vows that govern conduct. The strict, renunciatory vows undertaken by monastics are known as the Mahavratas, encompassing principles like Ahimsa, Satya, Asteya, Brahmacharya, and Aparigraha in their absolute forms. A modified, less stringent version of these vows, adapted for householders to facilitate spiritual progress within worldly life, is termed the Anuvratas. This distinct dual system of ethical observance is a defining characteristic of:
At which place in Gujarat were the teachings of Lord Mahavira and his followers presently available were written down about 1500 years ago?
Match List I with List II
List I
Yakshinis or Sasana devataList II
Association with TirthankarasA.
Siddhayika
I.
Adinatha
B.
Chakresvari
II.
Neminatha
C.
Ambika
III.
Parsvanatha
D.
Padmavati
IV.
Mahavira
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