In Jainism, the concept of Shashwat Tirth (eternal pilgrimage sites) refers to certain holy places believed to be everlasting and eternally sacred, irrespective of time or era. These Tirths hold special significance because it is believed that at these places, Tirthankaras and other spiritually elevated souls have attained keval gyan (omniscience), moksha (liberation), or performed significant religious activities.

List of Shashwat Tirths in Jainism

There are five principal Shashwat Tirths traditionally recognized in Jain tradition:

1. Shatrunjaya (Palitana, Gujarat)

- Associated with: Bhagwan Adinath (Rishabhanatha) - Significance: Place where many Tirthankaras, including Adinath, preached and attained nirvana.

1. Sammed Shikharji (Jharkhand)

- Associated with: 20 out of 24 Tirthankaras attained Moksha here. - Significance: Most Tirthankaras, except Rishabhanath, Neminath, and Mahavira, attained liberation here.

1. Girnar (Gujarat)

- Associated with: Bhagwan Neminath (22nd Tirthankara) - Significance: Place where Neminath attained Moksha.

1. Mount Abu (Rajasthan)

- Associated with: Bhagwan Mahavira and other saints - Significance: Important for its temples and as a place of spiritual practice.

1. Ashtapad (Believed to be in the Himalayas)

- Associated with: Bhagwan Rishabhanath attained Moksha here. - Significance: Considered the site of Rishabhanatha's nirvana; its physical location is uncertain.

These five are the most universally accepted Shashwat Tirths in Jainism. Occasionally, some sects or traditions may include other sites, but these five are most commonly recognized.

Note: The physical locations, especially of Ashtapad, are sometimes considered lost or symbolic, but their spiritual significance endures eternally in Jain tradition.

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References:

• Tatvartha Sutra (Jain Canonical Texts)
• Jain Tirth Directories and traditional recitations (Tirth-stavan)
• Jain community practices