Girnar important points

Here are the main points about Girnar (a sacred Jain tirth) in simple terms:

• Location and significance: Girnar hill near Junagadh, Gujarat is a major Siddh Kshetra for Jains. It is associated with the life events and moksha of Bhagwan Neminath (the 22nd Tirthankara) and houses important Jain temples on multiple “tonks” (levels) of the hill. Different temples belong to Digambar and Śvetāmbara traditions. You can read more about its significance here.

• The key temples and sacred spots:

- Neminath Bhagwan temple at the first or main tonk on the hill (Neminath is the principal Tirthankara commemorated here). - Ambika Temple (Neminath’s yakshi) at one of the early tonks; Ambika is revered as a guardian deity connected with Neminath. - Foot idols and shrines of related Tirthankaras and sages, such as Shambhu Kumar and Pradyumna Kumar, found on various tonks. - Rajulmati cave near the first tonk, connected with stories of enlightenment and penance. - Sahasavan and other sites on the hill that are part of the sacred circuit. Note: the exact arrangement (which temple sits on which tonk) and the presence of footprints or shrines can differ between Digambar and Śvetāmbara sites on Girnar. For a detailed overview, see the Girnar Teerth page.

• The climb and routes:

- The hill features many steps and walking routes; visitors typically reach several tonks by climbing stairs, and some sections may involve alternate paths or caves. - In modern times, ropeway options exist for easier access to parts of the hill, but pilgrims may still choose traditional uphill routes for darshan and meditation. The practical details about routes and facilities are described on Girnar’s teerth page.

• Sects and temples:

- Girnar hosts temples connected to both Digambar and Śvetāmbara traditions; some temples emphasize Neminath’s footprints and associated deities in different ways. This tradition-based distinction and the main shrines are covered in Girnarteerth descriptions.

If you’d like, I can provide a very brief itinerary or list of temples to visit based on whether you’re following Digambar or Śvetāmbara traditions.