did mahavir did vihar in rajasthan
Yes, according to Jain tradition and various Jain texts, Lord Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara, did undertake vihar (spiritual wandering or travel) in the region that is now known as Rajasthan. During his lifetime, Mahavira traveled extensively to spread his teachings, and his viharas are recorded in many places across ancient India, including regions of present-day Rajasthan.
Important Jain pilgrimage sites in Rajasthan, such as Mount Abu (Dilwara Temples), Ranakpur, and others, are associated with visits or activities of Tirthankaras and Jain monks, though specific historical records about Mahavira’s visits are sometimes based on Jain Agamas and traditional accounts rather than concrete archaeological evidence.
Cities like Osian, Jaisalmer, and Chittorgarh also have long-standing Jain heritage, and it is widely believed by the Jain community that Mahavira’s vihar included these regions, further strengthening Jainism’s presence in Rajasthan.