Answer

Yes, many Indian cities, districts, and areas are named after Jain Tirthankars, Jain deities, Jain temples, or Jain sacred traditions.

Some well-known examples are:

• Mahavirji, Rajasthan – named after Bhagwan Mahavir. It is famous for the Shri Mahavirji Jain temple.
• Palitana, Gujarat – strongly associated with Bhagwan Adinath / Rishabhdev through the sacred Shatrunjaya Tirth.
• Rishabhdev / Rikhabdeo, Rajasthan – named after Bhagwan Rishabhdev, the first Tirthankar.
• Shankheshwar, Gujarat – associated with Bhagwan Parshvanath, especially Shankheshwar Parshvanath.
• Pavagadh / Champaner area, Gujarat – connected with ancient Jain presence and Jain temples, though not directly named after a Jain deity.
• Girnar / Junagadh area, Gujarat – sacred to Jain Dharma because Bhagwan Neminath attained moksha on Girnar, though the city name itself is not named after him.
• Sammed Shikharji / Parasnath, Jharkhand – “Parasnath” is associated with Bhagwan Parshvanath; the area is one of the holiest Jain pilgrimage places.

Explanation

In Jain tradition, places may be named in different ways:

• Directly after a Tirthankar – such as Mahavirji or Rishabhdev.
• After a form of a Jain idol or temple – such as Shankheshwar Parshvanath.
• After a sacred Jain mountain or pilgrimage place – such as Shatrunjaya, Girnar, or Sammed Shikharji.
• Associated with Jain history, even if the modern city name is not directly from a Jain deity.

Important Note

In Jain Dharma, the central revered beings are the 24 Tirthankars. The word “Jain gods” is often used casually, but traditionally Jains worship the Arihants, Siddhas, Acharyas, Upadhyayas, and Sadhus, especially through the Navkar Mantra.

Takeaway

The clearest Indian place names connected with Jain revered beings include Mahavirji, Rishabhdev/Rikhabdeo, Shankheshwar, and Parasnath/Sammed Shikharji.