Articles on Jain Temple Construction
The Earth is My Teacher: A Jain's Spiritual Journey Through Philosophy and Action
By Rajiv Rathod · Jain Avenue, 2022
Rajiv Rathod's spiritual journey began with a lifelong interest in philosophy, leading him to explore fundamental questions about existence. Seven years ago, while living in Bangalore, he observed a community effort to build a Jain temple. This sparked…
अधूरा मंदिर
Jain Bharati, 2000
The narrative centers on Bhama Shah, the devoted minister of Maharana Pratap of Mewar, during a period of extreme crisis following the Battle of Haldighati. With Mewar under Mughal control and Maharana Pratap wandering in dire need of funds to continue the…
The Pilgrimage to Satrunjaya and Other Holy Places (Prabandhacintāmaņi)
Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1971
This travelogue describes a group of devout Jains undertaking a pilgrimage to Śatruñjaya and other tirthas. The pilgrims wake before dawn, observe vows of purity and begin their ascent up the 3,750 steps leading to the hill’s summit. Along the path they…