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Welcome to the land of Tirthankars. Welcome to the land where non
violence, peace and truth have been understood and practiced for
thousands of years. Welcome to Uttar Pradesh, the place of many
historical dramas and mythologies, belonging to different religions
seek.
The innumerable Jain Shrines that dot the state of Uttar Pradesh
speak of a myriad intimate association with the lives and activities
of the Jain Tirthankars (Jain religious preachers), who spread the
message of peace, non violence, love and enlightenment.
It is this that has attracted and moulded the sentiments of millions
of people across the nation as well as the world. Today, around
3.2 million Jain devotees live in India.
Uttar Pradesh holds immense attraction for all those who desire
to see the great Jain architectural splendour, and to know and understand
the teachings of the great Tirthankars- the liberated souls who,
through hard penance, freed themselves from the cycle of birth and
rebirth. And, offered to humanity the recourse to salvation, freedom
from the ocean of Phenomenal Existence and liberation from the Cycle
of rebirth through Jainism.
The essence of this great religion and its preachings is palpable
in the cave temples, in the elaboprately decorated carved stones
and in the numerous illustrated manuscripts. Spread across Uttar
Pradesh, these religious places are some of the best destination
options for tourists and pilgrims. To explore history, religion,
art and culture of the Jains in a state of pure bliss.
