About Girnar Jain Temples, Girnar Hills, Junagadh, Gujarat
The Girnar Jain Temples on Girnar Hills in Junagadh, Gujarat, are among the most sacred Jain pilgrimage sites. The best-known temple is dedicated to Lord Neminath, the twenty-second Tirthankara, who is believed to have attained moksha on this mountain.
Girnar is also sacred to Hindus, and the hill has temples of several traditions.
Story of Girnar Jain Temples
The Jain temples stand on one of the peaks of Girnar and include the Neminath Temple, which is among the oldest. The complex of white marble and stone temples has carved pillars and domes.
Pilgrims climb a very long flight of steps to reach the temples, and many start before dawn.
What Makes Girnar Jain Temples Sacred for Devotees
Lord Neminath
Neminath is revered for his renunciation and his commitment to non-violence. Girnar is regarded as the place of his liberation.
A Shared Holy Mountain
Girnar is sacred to Jains and Hindus, with temples and ashrams across the hill.
Annual Festivals & Rituals at Girnar Jain Temples, Girnar Hills, Junagadh, Gujarat
Mahavir Jayanti Celebrations at the Temple
The birth of Lord Mahavira is celebrated.
Paryushan Celebrations at the Temple
The main Jain festival of self-purification.
Girnar Parikrama Celebrations at the Temple
A great circumambulation of the hill held in the month of Kartik.
Sacred Places to Visit Near Girnar Jain Temples
Junagadh Fort (Uparkot) : An ancient fort in the town.
Ashoka Rock Edicts : Inscriptions of the emperor Ashoka near the base of the hill.
Somnath : A Jyotirlinga about 85 km away.
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Girnar Jain Temples, Girnar Hills, Junagadh, Gujarat, India
How to Reach the Temple
By Air: Rajkot Airport is the nearest major airport, about 100 km away.
By Rail: Junagadh railway station is the nearest station.
By Road: The base of the hill is a short drive from Junagadh.