According to Jain tradition, it is believed that eleven elephants (11 elephants) observed upvaas (fasting) at Hastagiri Jain Tirth (also known as Hastinapur, or Hastagiri in some traditions). This event is associated with the story of the installation of the main idol of Bhagwan Shantinath at Hastagiri. It is said that when the idol was to be installed, the elephants who carried the idol observed upvaas (fasting) as a mark of devotion and reverence.

This tale highlights the spiritual significance and miraculous events associated with Jain tirths, showing that not just humans but even animals participated in acts of devotion under the influence of pious Jain traditions.

References:

• Local legends and oral histories associated with Hastagiri Jain Tirth.
• Jain Tirth Darshan literature and guides.