LIST OF 108 SHWETAMBAR PARSHNATH TEMPLES IN INDIA
Here is a representative list of Śvetāmbara Parshwanath tirth (temples) that are widely recognized within Jain tradition. The exact count of “108 Parshwanath temples” can vary by local tradition and lists; many sites claim different sub-sets of 108. The following are well-known Śvetāmbara sites and can be considered part of that broader 108-name tradition.
- Jirawala Parshwanath Tirth (Rajasthan) — Śvetāmbara site with multiple Parshwanath idols in the complex.
- Girua Parshwanath Shwetambar Tirth (Amalner, Maharashtra) — Mulnayak Parshwanath idol in a Śvetāmbara tirth.
- Ajahara Parshwanath Bhagwan (Una, Gujarat) — Śvetāmbara tirth with Parshwanath temple and related stavan literature.
- Sherisa Parshwanath Shwetambar Tirth (Kalol, Gujarat) — Parshwanath site mentioned in Śvetāmbara contexts.
- Shankhla Parshwanath (Kadambgiri region, Gujarat) — Tirth known for Parshwanath idol and associated saintly lore.
- Nakodaji Tirth (Balotra region, Rajasthan) — Śvetāmbara tirth with multiple Parshwanath shrines; a major 108-tirth type site in its tradition. Note: primary page listed here is external; for JainKnowledge context see their listings
- Pavapuri Tirth (Pavapuri, Rajasthan) — Śvetāmbara Parshwanath shrine within a broader tirth complex.
- Shwetambar tirths at Shankheshwar and Palitana are frequently cited within lists of 108 Parshwanath-related sites, though the exact Parshwanath-focused temples vary by list. You can explore JAIN KNOWLEDGE pages that discuss Jirawala, Girua, Sherisa, Ajahara, Serisha and Shankhla traditions for deeper context.
Note on authenticity and tradition
- The term “108 Parshwanath temples” is tradition-specific and can differ between Digambara and Śvetāmbara lineages. The sites above are Śvetāmbara-focused and frequently referenced in Śvetāmbara sources. If you want, I can tailor a list to a specific regional tradition (Śvetāmbara vs. Digambara) or a particular zone (e.g., Gujarat-focused, Rajasthan-focused).
If you’d like, I can pull together a more exhaustive, region-by-region list from the Śvetāmbara tradition and provide a tighter set of 108 with exact temple names and locations.