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Shantinatha temple, Ramtek

Shantinatha temple, Ramtek
Shantinatha temple
Shantinatha temple
Religion
AffiliationJainism
SectDigambara
DeityShantinatha
FestivalsMahavir Jayanti
Governing bodyDigambar Jain Parwar Mandir Trust
Location
LocationRamtek, Maharashtra
Shantinatha temple, Ramtek is located in Maharashtra
Shantinatha temple, Ramtek
Location within Maharashtra
Geographic coordinates21°24′20″N 79°19′47.4″E / 21.40556°N 79.329833°E / 21.40556; 79.329833
Architecture
Date established11th century
Temple(s)9

Shantinatha temple, Ramtek is a major Jain tirth (pilgrimage site) in the Indian state of Maharashtra, located between the villages of Ramtek in Nagpur district.

About temple

Intricate carvings on the temple wall

Shantinatha temple is situated near the Fort and Rama temple. The temple was constructed in the 11th—12th century. The temple has undergone renovations, and new shrines were added to the temple complex. The temple is a yellow sandstone structure and is considered an excellent example of North Indian architecture.[1][2] The main shrine houses an 4 metres (13 ft) idol of Shantinatha.[3] The sub-shrines were erected in 18th—19th century by an accountant serving in the court of House of Bhonsle during the reign of Raghoji I Bhonsle. The temple Complex Premise includes Pratibhasthali, Sant Bhavan, Manastambha. [2][4]

The temple also has a dharamshala equipped with modern facilities, including a bhojanalaya (restaurant).[5]

Aacharya Vidhyasagar's Contribution

Aacharya Vidhyasagar had done five Chaturmas in Ramtek in his Aacharya Tenure in the year 1993, 1994, 2008, 2013 and 2017.[6]

On 10 August 2013, Saturday, Shravan Shukla Chaturthi, V.S. 2070. Aacharya Shri initiated Twenty Four Monks in Ramtek named:

  • Munishree Niswarth sagar ji
  • Munishree Nirdosh sagar ji
  • Munishree Nirlobh sagar ji
  • Munishree Neeroga Sagar ji
  • Munishree Nirmohsagar ji
  • Munishree Nishpakshysagar ji
  • Munishree Nishprahsagar ji
  • Munishree Nischalsagar ji
  • Munishree Nishkampsagar ji
  • Munishri Nishpandasagar ji
  • Munishri Niramayasagar ji
  • Munishri Nirapadsagar ji
  • Munishri Nirakulasagar ji
  • Munishri Nirupamsagar ji
  • Munishri Nishkamsagar ji
  • Munishree Nirihasagar ji
  • Munishree Nissimsagar ji
  • Munishree Nirbhiksagar ji
  • Munishree Neeragsagar ji
  • Munishree Neerajsagar ji
  • Munishree Nikalankasagar ji
  • Munishree Nirmadsagar ji
  • Munishree Nirsagsagar ji
  • Munishree Nissangsagar ji[7]

See also

References

Citation

  1. ^ Titze & Bruhn 1998, p. 98-99.
  2. ^ a b Michell & Zebrowski 1999, p. 261.
  3. ^ Michell 2012, p. 161.
  4. ^ Ray, Kulshreshtha & Suvrathan 2022, p. 657.
  5. ^ Titze & Bruhn 1998, p. 98.
  6. ^ "आचार्यश्री जी के चातुर्मास". मेरे गुरुवर... आचार्य श्री विद्यासागर जी महाराज. 28 September 2017. Retrieved 5 March 2025.
  7. ^ "आचार्य श्री विद्यासागर जी द्वारा प्रदान की गई मुनि दीक्षाओं का विवरण". मेरे गुरुवर... आचार्य श्री विद्यासागर जी महाराज. 21 December 2018. Retrieved 5 March 2025.

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