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    108 jain tirth

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    In Jainism, the number 108 is considered highly auspicious and significant. It is associated with the concept of Ashtottara Shata (literally, "eight more than a hundred"). In Jain tradition, 108 is most commonly connected with the 108 Parshwanath Tirthankara shrines, 108 attributes of the Tirthankaras, and the 108 beads in Jain rosaries (mala) used for meditation and chanting.

    The "108 Jain Tirth" usually refers to the 108 important pilgrimage sites (Tirthas) or the 108 attributes of the Panch Parameshti (the five supreme beings in Jainism: Arihant, Siddha, Acharya, Upadhyaya, and Sadhu). Here are the common contexts in which "108 Jain Tirth" is referenced:

    1. 108 Parshwanath Tirths

    There are 108 places (tirthas) associated with Lord Parshwanath (the 23rd Tirthankara), and many Jains undertake pilgrimages to these. Lists of these 108 tirthas can be found in Jain scriptures and are often recited during rituals.

    2. 108 Names/Attributes

    Jains often recite the 108 attributes of the five supreme beings in daily prayers, which are:
    • 12 attributes of Arihant
    • 8 attributes of Siddha
    • 36 attributes of Acharya
    • 25 attributes of Upadhyaya
    • 27 attributes of Sadhu

    The sum total is 108.

    3. 108 Beads in Mala (Rosary)

    Jains use a mala (rosary) of 108 beads for chanting mantras, keeping count during worship or meditation.

    4. 108 Parshwanath Temples

    There are several temples, especially in places like Shankheshwar and Palitana, where 108 images of Lord Parshwanath are installed together.

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    List of 108 Jain Tirths

    If you are seeking the actual list of 108 Jain pilgrimage places, these can vary slightly between different traditions (Svetambara and Digambara), but they are generally major centers of Jain worship across India, such as:
    1. Shatrunjaya (Palitana)
    2. Sammed Shikharji
    3. Girnar
    4. Pavapuri
    5. Champapuri
    6. Rajgir
    7. Sonagiri
    8. Kundalpur
    9. Ranakpur
    10. Mount Abu (Dilwara)
    11. Taranga
    12. Shravanabelagola
    13. Moodabidri
    14. Kulpakji

    ...and so on, up to 108.

    It is common for Jain temples to have a list of 108 tirthas and their associated deities for recitation and veneration.

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    If you need the full list of 108 Jain Tirths, please specify if you want the Svetambara or Digambara tradition, or if you seek the 108 attributes instead.

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