ABOUT GIRNAR
Importance of Girnar
Every word of praise for Girnar has been earned across eons — by the Tirthankars who found liberation here, by the celestial beings who guard it, by the devotees who rebuilt it when it fell. These are the nine faces of that glory.
As seen by those who lived in its presence.
THE NINE FACETS
Glory & Significance for Jains
It is next to impossible to lay out the greatness and glory of Shatrunjay Tirth (Palitana). Likewise, it is difficult to do the same for Girnar Tirth, which is considered to be the 5th peak of Shatrunjay Tirth. Our sages of the past too have sung the glory of Girnar in various scriptures.
Renovation History of Temples
In the 4th era of Avsarpini, King Bharat performed the first renovation of Girnar. What followed was a sacred lineage of restoration spanning celestial kings, earthly rulers, and devoted communities — across thousands of years.
Natural Beauty
Raivatgiri (Girnar), at the time of Bharat Chakravarti's Sangh, was full of precious stones — rubies, sapphires, crystals and gold. Even in the daytime it sparkled like stars in the sky. The stream of water flowing over its jewels acted like nectar, keeping the vegetation evergreen.
Adhishtayak Gods & Goddesses
Many souls have attained the correct path owing to the inconceivable effect of the great shrine of Girnar. Such souls, upon becoming celestial beings, work for its upliftment and protection — striving relentlessly to promote this shrine's glory and make it world famous.
Mystics & Saints
The glory of Girnar has been sung in every religious order in various ways. It has been a place of faith for all religions. Enroute the Parikamma of the Girnar hills are breathtaking views of streams and trees, and there are places replete with serenity and calmness.
Fascinating Tales
There are many caves and hidden secretive places in the glorious mountains of Girnar, due to which one can deduce that the Girnar mountains are quite hollow in many spots. Many saints, spiritual gurus, self-realised sages, mystics and noble souls have made Girnar their abode.
In the Scriptures
The importance of Girnar is explored in several prominent Jain scriptures. These texts do not merely describe the mountain — they reveal its significance across the full arc of Jain cosmology, across eras and time cycles.
Sacred Caves
Within the folds of Girnar's ancient rock are caves that have sheltered seekers for thousands of years. Two of the most revered are the Cave of Rajul and the Cave of Premchandji.
Kund & Vaav
The sacred reservoirs and step-wells of Girnar hold water that has served pilgrims for centuries. From the Bheem Kund whose waters remain cool even in summer, to the Gajpad Kund created by Lord Indra's celestial elephant — each holds a story as deep as its waters.
Jay Jay Garvo Girnar.
Jai Neminath Dada.
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