Girnar evidence book s
By “Girnar evidence books” you are most likely looking for Jain granths that give scriptural / historical pramāṇ (evidence) for Girnar’s importance, especially as Bhagwān Nemināth’s moksha‑bhūmi.
Here are some main Jain texts and books often used as “evidence” for Girnar:
- Kalpa Sūtra (Śvetāmbara āgama)
- Mentions the life of Tirthankars and includes reference to Nemināth Bhagwān and Girnar (Raivatgiri / Raivatachal) as his kalyāṇak‑bhūmi. - Used especially in Śvetāmbara tradition as scriptural pramāṇ.
- Uttarādhyayana Sūtra
- Also a Śvetāmbara canon text. - Contains episodes connected with Nemināth and his renunciation, traditionally linked with Girnar.
- Nirvāṇa Kāṇḍ (Digambar tradition)
- Prākrit granth describing nirvāṇa‑sthal of Tirthankars. - Lists places like Girnar among the siddha‑kṣetras where Tirthankars attained moksha.
- Tīrtha‑kalpa / Vividhatīrtha‑kalpa‑type texts
- Medieval Jain tirtha‑māhātmya granths. - Give detailed mahimā and itihās of Girnar as a major Jain tīrth.
- Modern historical / compilation books (good for study evidence)
- “Shri Girnar Tirthno Itihas” – detailed history of Girnar tīrth, temples, inscriptions, Ashokan edicts, renovations etc. - “Girnar Granthonni Godmā” – compilation of many old Jain references glorifying Girnar, almost like a “document file” of scriptural quotations. - Various “Jain Tirtho no Itihas” / “Tirth Darshan” type books (both Digambar and Śvetāmbara) have a separate chapter on Girnar with references to older granths.
You can read a simple Jain introduction to Girnar here
If you need, you can look specifically for:
- “Shri Girnar Tirthno Itihas”
- “Girnar Granthonni Godmā”