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Palitana Jain Temples - Design-1
Palitana Jain Temples - Design-1

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Palitana Jain Temples - Design-1
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05 May 1986
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15
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Palitana is a city in Bhavnagar district, and located 50 km southwest of Bhavnagar city and is a major pilgrimage centre for Jains. The Palitana temples and whole mountain are considered the most sacred pilgrimage place (tirtha) by the Jain community, and is the world's largest Temple Complex. There are more than 3000 temples located on the Shatrunjaya hills, exquisitely carved in marble. The main temple on top of the hill, is dedicated to 1st tirthankar lord Adinath (Rishabdeva). On the top the Shatrunjai Hill is a cluster of Jain temples, built by generations of Jains over a period of 900 years, from the 11th century onwards. "Siddha Chakra" is a symbol of Jainism and the cancellation depicts "Siddha Chakra".

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Cancellation Date - 5-5-1986

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