Jainism has been present in Maharashtra since ancient times. The famous Ellora Caves demonstrate that Jainism was part of a thriving religious culture in Maharashtra in premodern times.
Falna is a town in Pali District in Indian state of Rajasthan. It is an important railway station on Ahmedabad-Jaipur railway line. Falna is 75 km from the district headquarters of Pali.
Balotra is a city in Barmer District of Rajasthan state in India. It is about 91 km from Jodhpur. The town is known for hand block printing and textile industry and for an annual desert and tribal fair at Tilwara. The town is well connected with Jodhpur by rail and buses at frequent intervals. From Balotra towards Jalore (14 km) there is India's Third Brahma Temple in the village of Asotra. From Balotra towards Barmer (11 km) there is Ancient Temple of Lord Shri Vishnu named as Shri Ranchore Ray, Khed Mandir in the village of Khed The name Balotra derived from valaji or balaji SIHA Rajpurohit. A few hundred years ago Khed was the capital of the Rathores of western Rajasthan, whose influence extended over the entire region. It was at the beginning of the 13th century that the Rathore king Rao Sihaji the founder of the Rathore clan along with his son (Asthanji) conquered Khed from the Guhil Rajputs and planted the standard of the Rathores. Balotra was ruled by the Morchiya's for more than 300 years. The Rani Bhatiyaniji temple is also here in village named Jasol 4 km from Balotra. Kheteshwar Palna Dham temple is located in village Sarana,12 km away from Balotra. Sarana village is the birthplace of Shri Khetaram Ji Maharaj. About 13 km away from Balotra is located the Jain Temple Nakoda. The place receives religious devotees from across India. The town is home to more than 5,000 textile units and is located on the coast of the river Luni.
Kandanur is a panchayat town in Karaikudi taluk, Sivaganga district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The town is famous for Kandanur Sivan Kovil, which is a replica to the Madurai meenatchi amman temple built by nagarthars community. Kandanur Perumal temple is equally popular in the area. Also, near by town Puduvayal is famous for its Veerasekara Umaiyambigai Temple.
Kartarpur is a town near the city of Jalandhar and is located in the Doaba region of the state. It was founded by the fifth Guru of Sikhs, Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji.
The Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Karachi is a Hindu temple that belongs to the NarNarayan Dev Gadi of the Swaminarayan Sampraday and is the only Swaminarayan temple in Pakistan. The temple is notable for its size and frontage, over 32,306 square yards (27,012 m2) on the M. A. Jinnah Road in Karachi city. The temple celebrated its anniversary of 150 years in April 2004. It is believed that not only Hindus but also adherents of Islam visit the temple, which adds to its notability. There is a sacred cowshed within the premises of this temple. The temple is located at the centre of a Hindu neighborhood in Karachi. The building that housed a dharmshala for visiting devotees has now been converted to the office of the City District Government.
Hirekudi is a village in the southern state of Karnataka, India. It is located in the Chikodi taluk of Belgaum district in Karnataka.
Murgod is a village in the southern state of Karnataka in India. It is located in the Saundatti taluk of Belgaum district in Karnataka, 491 km from the capital Bangalore and 54 km from district headquarters Belagavi.
Telsang is a village in the southern state of Karnataka, India. It is located in the Athni taluk of Belgaum district in Karnataka.
Huvina Hipparagi also Huvin Hipparagi is a Town in the southern state of Karnataka, India. It is located in the Basavana Bagevadi taluk of Bijapur district in Karnataka.
Kaikini is a village in the southern state of Karnataka, India. It is located in the Bhatkal taluk of Uttara Kannada district in Karnataka. One of the ancient temple, Shree Shivamuneeshwara Shantadurga Temple, established in the year 1752, is situated in Kaikini. Every year the Navratri festival is celebrated with pomp and splendour. Devotees from far away places like Mumbai, Mangalore, Bangalore, Pune, Dharwad, etc. visit the temple for this annual ritual of the Navratri festival.
Bijaya Dhananjaya Pur Sasan is a village/Grama Panchayat under Jagannath Prasad block of Ganjam district in Odisha, India.
Donawad is a village in Belgaum district in the southern state of Karnataka, India.
Shiradwad is a village in Belgaum district of Karnataka, situated on the bank of Dudhaganga River.The Village has population of around 3000 (Approx) with Kannada being the mainly spoken language followed by Marathi. Shiradwad is also known as Chand Shiradwad to differentiate it from another village with the same name in Maharashtra. The word Chand is derived from the famous shrine built on the bank of Dudhaganga river named, 'Chand Peer Dargah'. However the official name of the town remains as Shiradwad. The residents of Shiradwad mainly depend on agriculture, but the rise in literacy rate and industrial zones in the nearby area have also contributed to a large extent on the living and economic conditions of its residents. Prominent among people from different communities who reside in shiradwad are Jains, Lingayats, Muslims, Kurubas, Marathas, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. Shiradwad has been adopted by Mr. Prakash Babanna Hukkeri, the honourable MP of the territory under Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana in 2014.
Shiragur is a village in Belgaum district of Karnataka, India. Shiragur is home to the mighty Eggrin Woodzle and lies on the banks of the mighty Krishna River.The major source of income in this small village is agriculture, mainly sugarcane. Shiragur is near to the Sugar works located in the town of Ugar(15 km). The Kalmeshwar Temple, Kadsiddeshwar and Halsiddeshwar temple are on the banks of River Krishna that runs parallel to the village. "The Krishna" River is used by farmers.
Shirasangi is a village in Belgaum district of Karnataka, India.Shirasangi is well known for the famous Shri Kalikadevi temple and the Shirsangi fort. Shirsangi Kalikadevi temple is considered the place where in ancient time, Shringa maharishi worshipped Shri Kalikadevi goddess and requested here to bless the place and hence there is a temple.
Sureban is a village in Belgaum district of Northern Karnataka, India. Usually the place is referred to as Sureban-Manihal(Manihal being the neighbouring village. They are separate villages, but in spirit are the same. Both the villages gather at the local 'Santhe '.
Kambagi is a panchayat village in the southern state of Karnataka, India. Administratively it is under Vijayapur Taluk of Vijayapur District, Karnataka. It is nearly 40 kilometres (25 mi) from district headquarters, the city of Vijayapur, Karnataka. Kambagi has Government Primary HealthCare Center, Post Office, Bank of India and Gram Panchayat offices.
Ancient idols of Jain Tirthankara were found in archaeological expeditions in Badli, Bhiwani, Dadri, Gurgaon, Hansi, Hisar (Agroha), Kasan, Nahad, Narnaul, Pehowa, Rewari, Rohad, Rohtak and Sonepat in Haryana. Agrawal Jain community traces its origins from Hisar. Guptisagar Dham Tirtha at Ganaur is a religious tourist spot in Haryana. It is named after the Jain Acharya Guptisagar.
Bolachikkalaki village in the southern state of Karnataka, India. Administratively it is under Vijayapur Taluka of Vijayapur district, Karnataka. It is located nearly 45 kilometres from district headquarter Vijayapur.
