Being a small state and with a small but sizable Jain population of 57,167, the Jains constitute about 0.3% to the total population of the state. Though not much evidence of Jain antiquity in Haryana is available, the major excavation works in the recent past have marked the Hissar district as a prime hub of Jainism.
Main Deities – The Pancha Balayati Tirthankar idols are the prime attractions of this place. It has the idols of Lord Mahavir (15′ 3″ feet high), and 9′ 3″ inches high idols of Lord Vasupujya, Mallinath, Naminath and Parshwanath. History – The ancient Jain heritage centre Nandanvan has been converted into a spiritual center at […]
History – An idol of Bhagwan Adinatha with other 23 Tirthankars carved on it was found during the land excavation process at this place on 18-10-1991. An idol of Goddess Chakreshwari Devi is also found here. The Tirth is under development under Sri Adinath Digambar Jain Tirth Kshetra committee. Heritage Centre Type – Atishaya Kshetra […]
Thirteen Jain idols of Asthdhatu were found in this village during the land excavations on 26-6-1997. At present a huge temple is under construction at this Village. Heritage Centre Type – Place of Archeological Importance. How to Reach – Kasan is situated at a distance of 2 kms from Manesar and 22 kms from Gurgaon on […]
History – Fifty seven Jain idols of asthdhatu were found in the old fort at this place on 19-1-1982 during an excavation work. These idols had been installed in one of the local temples. A huge temple has been built for installing these idols. Heritage Centre Type – Place of archeological importance How to Reach […]