Shantinatha temple, Ramtek | |
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![]() Temple complex | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Jainism |
Sect | Digambara |
District | Nagpur |
Deity | Shantinatha |
Festivals | Mahavir Jayanti |
Governing body | Digambar Jain Parwar Mandir Trust |
Location | |
Location | Ramtek, Maharashtra |
State | Maharastra |
Geographic coordinates | 21°24′20″N79°19′47.4″E / 21.40556°N 79.329833°E |
Architecture | |
Date established | 11th century |
Temple(s) | 10 |
Shantinatha temple, Ramtek is a major Jain tirth (pilgrimage site) in the Indian state of Maharashtra, located between the villages of Ramtek in Nagpur district.
Shantinatha temple is situated near the Fort and Rama temple. The temple was constructed in the 11th—12th century. The temple has undergone renovations, and new shrines were added to the temple complex. The temple is a yellow sandstone structure and is considered an excellent example of North Indian architecture. [1] [2] The main shrine houses an 4 metres (13 ft) idol of Shantinatha. [3] The sub-shrines were erected in 18th—19th century by an accountant serving in the court of House of Bhonsle during the reign of Raghoji I Bhonsle. The temple Complex Premise includes Pratibhasthali, Sant Bhavan, Manastambha. [2] [4]
The temple also has a dharamshala equipped with modern facilities, including a bhojanalaya (restaurant). [5]
Aacharya Vidhyasagar had done five Chaturmas in Ramtek in his Aacharya Tenure in the year 1993, 1994, 2008, 2013 and 2017. [6] Aacharya Shri had given inspiration for construction of Educational Intitution for Girls in Ramtek named Pratibhasthali. It was Inaugurated on 4 February 2014. [7] On 10 August 2013, Saturday, Shravan Shukla Chaturthi, V.S. 2070. Aacharya Shri initiated Twenty Four Monks in Ramtek. [a]
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