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________________ JAINA BIBLIOGRAPHY 177 Pages Accounts Articles Rajgir (Bihar) 381 (72) (73) (103, 104, 109,111, 115) Rajkot State Rajputana Several Jain temples. The hills have several Jain temples. Jains, 3,352. Jain structures temples at Delwara and Kirtti Stambha at Chitor. The oldest Jain temples near Sohagpura in Partābgarh, at Kalinjara, in Banswāra and in Jaisalmer and Sirohi; remains exist at Ahar near Udaipur, and at Räjgarh and Parananagar in Alwar. Among Jains females slightly predominated. Polygamy more common among the Jains. Jains, 3,42,595 or 31 per cent. In 1901 more than 32 per cent. Digambara, 45% Swetāmbara and the rest Dhundia. The 3 Jain sects. 439 (168-69) Rakhabh Dev (Rajputana) Famous Jain temple dedicated to Ādinätha or Rakhabhnäth; it was repaired in the 14th and 15th centuries. Thousands of pilgrims visit it. Hindus worship it as incarnation of Vishnu. The Bhils call him Kālāji and have great faith in him. Another name is Kesaryāji. Every votary is entitled to wash off the saffron paste applied by a previous worshipper. (1. A. Vol. I). Short description of two Jain temples erected in 1440; to annual pilgrimages in March and September. Site of a clelebrated Jain temple. See Rānapur. Rampur (U. P.) 461-462 (190) (190) Rampura (Jodhpur) (196-97) Ranapur (Jodhpur) A celebrated Jain temple built in the 15th century; extensive in design; dedicated to Ādināth; description given. (FERGUSSONHist. of Ind. and East. Archi. Pp. 240-2. 1899). 509 Ranipur Two pretty small temples. Jain Education International For Private & Personal Use Only www.jainelibrary.org
SR No.016035
Book TitleJaina Bibliography Part 1
Original Sutra AuthorN/A
AuthorA N Upadhye
PublisherVeer Seva Mandir Trust
Publication Year1982
Total Pages1070
LanguageEnglish
ClassificationDictionary & Dictionary
File Size17 MB
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