India is a land of many religions and Jainsism or Jain
Dharma, an off-shoot of Hinduism, is being followed by a small
percentage of people who are mostly well-versed in business. it is also
one of the most ancient religions in the world.
Based on the foundation of three main principles ahimsa ('non-violence'), anekantavada ('non-absolutism'), and aparigraha ('non-attachment') Jainism gives due importance to asceticism. It is essential that the followers of Jainism must take five main vows: ahimsa ('non-violence'), satya ('truth'), asteya ('not stealing'), brahmacharya ('celibacy', 'chastity'), and aparigraha ('non-attachment'). They are invariably vegetarians and avoid harm to animals. Parasparopagraho Jivanam ('the function of souls is to help one another') is the cardinal motto of Jainis and Namokar Mantra is the most common and basic prayer in Jainism.
A Jain temple is the place of worship for Jains, the followers of Jainism, and it is referred to as Derasar (used for a Jain temple) in Gujarat and southrn Rajasthan. Basadi is a Jain shrine or temple in Karnataka. In South India, as well as in Maharashtra, this word is common. There are two types of Jain temples: Shikar-bandhi Jain temple (one with the dome) and Ghar Jain temple (Jain house / temple without dome). The main deity is called Mula Nayak. Many jain temples are richly decorated, artistically well embellished and have shikara (tower), Garbagraha / sanctum (ghambara), etc
A Manastambha (column of honor) is an integral part of Jain temples. It is a pillar that is often built in front of large statues or Jain temples - something like flag-staff (Dwajasthambam) in Hindu temples. The top of Mahastamba has four 'Moortis' (especially in north India) i.e.tirthankara stone figures of the main god of that temple. One facing each direction: North, East, South and West.
In accordance with the Digambara Jain texts like Adi Purana and Tiloyapannati, the significance of a huge manastambha standng in front of the samavasarana (divine preaching hall) of the tirthankaras, is that it causes someone entering a samavasarana to shed his
pride and presumption before stepping into the sanctified place and submit himself to His divine blessings. At many Jain temples, such monolithic Mahastambha is beautifully engraved and the standard feature is of Moodabidri. They include a statue of Brahmadeva on the top as a guardian yaksha.
Mahastambha at a some jain temples:
Jain temple at Moodabidri:
Above image: The left side view of 1000 Pillar Temple Moodbidri, Karnataka. Here,you can view the Mahastamba in front of the shrine. It is 34 km from Mangalore city.
Saavira Kambada Temple (Sāvira Kambada Basadi) or Tribhuvana Tilaka Cūḍāmaṇi is a basadi or Jain temple famous for its 1000 pillars in the temple known as "Chandranatha Temple" in Moodbidrii (Mangalore taluk). Here, the tirthankara Chandraprabha is honored and his eight-foot idol is worshipped in the shrine. Though the town of Moodabidri has a large number of Jain temples -as many as eighteen, Saavira Kambada Temple is believed to be the finest among them.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saavira_Kambada_Basad
Kirti Stambha:
Above image: This is the image of Kirti Stambha, a 12th-century tower at Chittorgarh fort in Rajasthan, Built by a Jain merchant Jeeja Bhagerwala during the reign of Rawal Kumar Singh (c. 1179-1191), the 22 metre high tower is symbolic of the glory of Jainism. It is located in the famous Chittor fort in Rajasthan, well-known for the story of queen Padmini taking part in jauhar ( sati- jumping into the funeral pyre) when Alauddin Khalji of Delhi Sultanate had besieged the fort. Chittor was an ancient centre of Jain tradition and is adjacent to the ancient city of Madhyamika. The history goes back to first and 3rd centuries. The famous Acharya Haribhadra Suri (6th century) was born in Chittor and wrote "Dhurtopakhyana" there.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirti_Stambha
Digambar Jain Atishaya Kshetra Shri Mahaveerji, Hindaun:
Above image: Note the mahastambha in front of Shri Mahavir Ji jain temple. It is a famous and miraculous Jain pilgrimage site situated in Hindaun Block in Karauli district in Rajasthan. Here, Digambar tradition of Jainism is being followed. The main deity of the temple was found during an excavation. Legend has it way back,
Some 'Kaamadhenu' (self milking cow) used to pour out its milk everyday upon a mound near Chandanpur village. Upon the excavation of the mound by the bewildered villagers, the icon of Lord Mahaveer emerged. Upon this spot, a beautiful Jain temple was built later by Sri Amar Chand Bilala of Baswa (Jaipur). It is more than 200 years old.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shri_Mahaveer_Ji_temple
Based on the foundation of three main principles ahimsa ('non-violence'), anekantavada ('non-absolutism'), and aparigraha ('non-attachment') Jainism gives due importance to asceticism. It is essential that the followers of Jainism must take five main vows: ahimsa ('non-violence'), satya ('truth'), asteya ('not stealing'), brahmacharya ('celibacy', 'chastity'), and aparigraha ('non-attachment'). They are invariably vegetarians and avoid harm to animals. Parasparopagraho Jivanam ('the function of souls is to help one another') is the cardinal motto of Jainis and Namokar Mantra is the most common and basic prayer in Jainism.
A Jain temple is the place of worship for Jains, the followers of Jainism, and it is referred to as Derasar (used for a Jain temple) in Gujarat and southrn Rajasthan. Basadi is a Jain shrine or temple in Karnataka. In South India, as well as in Maharashtra, this word is common. There are two types of Jain temples: Shikar-bandhi Jain temple (one with the dome) and Ghar Jain temple (Jain house / temple without dome). The main deity is called Mula Nayak. Many jain temples are richly decorated, artistically well embellished and have shikara (tower), Garbagraha / sanctum (ghambara), etc
A Manastambha (column of honor) is an integral part of Jain temples. It is a pillar that is often built in front of large statues or Jain temples - something like flag-staff (Dwajasthambam) in Hindu temples. The top of Mahastamba has four 'Moortis' (especially in north India) i.e.tirthankara stone figures of the main god of that temple. One facing each direction: North, East, South and West.
In accordance with the Digambara Jain texts like Adi Purana and Tiloyapannati, the significance of a huge manastambha standng in front of the samavasarana (divine preaching hall) of the tirthankaras, is that it causes someone entering a samavasarana to shed his
pride and presumption before stepping into the sanctified place and submit himself to His divine blessings. At many Jain temples, such monolithic Mahastambha is beautifully engraved and the standard feature is of Moodabidri. They include a statue of Brahmadeva on the top as a guardian yaksha.
Mahastambha at a some jain temples:
Jain temple at Moodabidri:
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Saavira Kambada Basadi Jain temple at Moodabidri/en.wikipedia.org/ |
Saavira Kambada Temple (Sāvira Kambada Basadi) or Tribhuvana Tilaka Cūḍāmaṇi is a basadi or Jain temple famous for its 1000 pillars in the temple known as "Chandranatha Temple" in Moodbidrii (Mangalore taluk). Here, the tirthankara Chandraprabha is honored and his eight-foot idol is worshipped in the shrine. Though the town of Moodabidri has a large number of Jain temples -as many as eighteen, Saavira Kambada Temple is believed to be the finest among them.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saavira_Kambada_Basad
Kirti Stambha:
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| Kirti Stambha at Chittor /en.wikipedia.org/ |
Above image: This is the image of Kirti Stambha, a 12th-century tower at Chittorgarh fort in Rajasthan, Built by a Jain merchant Jeeja Bhagerwala during the reign of Rawal Kumar Singh (c. 1179-1191), the 22 metre high tower is symbolic of the glory of Jainism. It is located in the famous Chittor fort in Rajasthan, well-known for the story of queen Padmini taking part in jauhar ( sati- jumping into the funeral pyre) when Alauddin Khalji of Delhi Sultanate had besieged the fort. Chittor was an ancient centre of Jain tradition and is adjacent to the ancient city of Madhyamika. The history goes back to first and 3rd centuries. The famous Acharya Haribhadra Suri (6th century) was born in Chittor and wrote "Dhurtopakhyana" there.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirti_Stambha
Digambar Jain Atishaya Kshetra Shri Mahaveerji, Hindaun:
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| Manastambha, Digambar Jain Atishaya Kshetra Shri Mahaveerji |
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| Manastambha, Column of pride Shri Mahaveerji temple |
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