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Parsvanath Temple – the Largest Jain Temple in India
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Dec-17-2011
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Parsvanath temple of Khajuraho is the biggest Jain temple of the whole Incredible India. Parsvanath temple is an incredibly beautiful temple located in the Madhya Pradesh of India.
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Parsvanath temple of Khajuraho is the biggest Jain temple of the whole Incredible India. Parsvanath temple is an incredibly beautiful temple located in the Madhya Pradesh of India. Although there are several famous tourist attractions in Khajuraho, the attraction and appeal of Parsvanath temple among tourists from in and out of India is unbelievable. In terms of architectural beauty and cultural and religious diversity, Parsvanath temple has become a sough-after place to visit, to take photos and to relax. The total area of vast Parsvanath temple is 220 kilometers and surrounded by an amazingly beautiful sculptured wall. The eye-catching sculptors and the wonderful architecture of the Parsvanath temple are really worth a visit. During your India Rajasthan Tours never forget to visit this ancient temple.
Parsvanath temple is the largest and probably the most visited temple in Khajuraho. Although this temple was built for the purpose of giving the people of Jain religion a place to worship and to make their god ‘Adinath’ happy, there is clear evidence of the appreciations for Hindu religion. Although Parsvanath temple was built as a devotion to Avinath, the name was changed to Parsvanath in 1860 after making a sculptor of Parsvanath instead of making a sculptor of Avinath in the form of a bull.
The wall, which surrounds the temple, is wonderfully full with the sculptors of Jain and Hindu god and goddesses. The gods and goddesses here sculptured in various forms and poses. The sculptors are the evidence of how mixed was the ancient India in terms of religions, cultures and traditions. You will get a real chance to relax and have some days away from the hustle bustle of city life while taking some real knowledge about ancient Indian and religions. The 22 meter long and 11 meter wide Parsvanath temple is a wonder for many visited by thousands and millions of people from around the world every year.
The accommodation and transportation in Khajuraho is very suitable and affordable for tourists, which is why tourists from any part of the world feel so comfortable and at home while staying and visiting Khajuraho.
Parsvanath temple has everything to attract people of any age and beliefs. If you are a person who is interested in knowing ancient Hindu religion and ancient societies or interested in knowing Jain religion, the trip to Parsvanath temple can be a great experience for you. While taking a relaxed India Trip you can spend some time in knowing ancient religions here in Parsvanath temple.
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