tell me jain tirhsthan in MP (most famous)
Here are some of the most famous Jain tirth (pilgrimage places) in Madhya Pradesh:
- Kundalpur (Damoh district)
- Very important Digambar Jain tirth. - Known for the huge idols of Bhagwan Adinath and many ancient temples.
- Sonagiri (near Datia / Gwalior)
- Hill with hundreds of Jain temples. - Associated mainly with Bhagwan Chandraprabhu and many siddha (liberated) souls.
- Nainagiri / Reshandigiri (Sagar district)
- Siddha kshetra, believed place of nirvana of many muniraj. - Very peaceful and spiritually important.
- Aharji (near Tikamgarh / Chhatarpur side)
- Famous for very tall ancient rock-cut and standing Jain idols. - Important Digambar tirth.
- Papora ji (near Tikamgarh)
- Group of old Jain temples on a hill. - Considered sacred and historically rich.
- Bhairavgarh / Bhadwagad (near Katni)
- Ancient Digambar Jain tirth with old caves and idols.
- Golakot (near Beena / Sagar region)
- Important regional Jain tirth, mainly Digambar tradition.
- Hanumantal Jain Mandir (Jabalpur)
- Big Jain temple complex on the bank of Hanumantal. - Famous among local Jains and historically old.
These are among the most known Jain tirth in Madhya Pradesh. There are many more smaller/ local kshetras, but if you are planning yatra, usually people start with Kundalpur, Sonagiri and Nainagiri, then cover Aharji and Papora in the same region.