JAIN PILGRIMAGES

Jainism is a religion of Ahimsa (Non-violence). Mahatma Gandhi a great follower of Ahimsa observed "If anybody developed the doctrine of non-violence, it was Lord Mahavira, think over it and translate it into action". Jainism is a religion which appeals to the eye at the first sight yet Jainism is one of the less known religion in the world. The Ahimsa Tours and Travels (P) Ltd. offers packages following tours of 1 or 2 days duration by SUMO (10 seater) to Jain Pilgrimages centers for places around New Delhi:

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 With the completion of jambu dvipa shrine, Hastinapur (birth place of Tirthankaras Shantinath, Kunthunath and Aranatha) has become a favorite center for study of Jain cosmology and cosmography New Delhi-Hastinapur-New Delhi 1000/-    

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 Bade gaon is on Delhi-Saharanpur Road about 22 Kms at khekra. Here people come in a big way to fulfill their wishes. Here the Idol of Bhagwan Adinath and Parasnath are very charming. New Delhi-Badegaon-New Delhi 600/-    

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 Here the Tirthankar Parasnath has recited the Namokar mantra to the snake couple while they were burnt to death by a tapasi. The snake couple took rebirth as Devi Padmavati and Dharender. Here when Lord Parasnath was in meditation, the tapasi, in his rebirth as Kamath tortured the Lord Parasnath. The Dharender and Devi Padmavati provided the protection to the Lord. New Delhi-Ahikshetra (Parasnath)-New Delhi 2100/-    

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 Tijara is on Delhi-alvar route. It is connected by road to Delhi, Mathura Rewari etc. Tijara was known as Dehra. In 1956, a white Idol of Tiranthakar Chandraparbhu was found during diggings. People throng this place to fulfill their wishes. New Delhi-Tijara-New Delhi 1000/-    

 

 Ranila is about 120 Kms from Delhi via Rohtak. Here on 18th October 1991, the Dushera day, the Idol of tirthankar Adinath was found from a sand dune. Shri Adinath Digambar Jain Tirath kshetera Committee is looking after the development of this place. Here adequate facilities of stay and food are available. New Delhi-Ranila-New Delhi 1000/-    
  Here 13 idols of Tirthankaras were found while digging the foundation. Kasan is on Delhi Jaipur Road 20 Kms from Gurgaon. Here all the facilities are available for the pilgrims. New Delhi-Kasan-New Delhi 600/-    

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 Mathura is a renowned place for Hindu, Jain and Buddhist people. Here Jain Muni Jambooswami has taken Samadhi. This is considered a siddh Place because of Nirvana of Jambooswami. Here at Chorasi, is a magnificent Jain temple, Risabh Ashram and Dharamshala.

Shoripur is the birthplace of 22nd tirthankar Bhagwan Neminath.

 New Delhi-Mathura Shoripur-New Delhi 2100    

The tours to various other pilgrimage places are also organized to suit the requirement of individual group. You may send  the details about :

 Duration of the tours (Days available)

Starting Place

Places or States likely to be visited

Number of persons in the group and your contact address.

On receipts of these details a tentative tour programme would be chalked out and sent to you for consideration. You may sent your queries to: ahimsatours@id.eth.net  or ahimsatours@hotmail.com