I. Moodabidri
II. Madurai
III. Sonagiri
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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
______ was the son of a Chief of the Jnatrika (or Jhatrika) Kshatriya clan.
Where was the 24 th and the last Tirthankara of Jainism, Vardhamana Mahavira born in 6 th century BC?
Which of the following is one of the 'three gems' (triratna) of Jainism?
Which one of the following statements about the Shvetambara Sect of Jainism is not correct?
Jain Kalpasutra was written by -
