Research Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences

  • Year: 2017
  • Volume: 8
  • Issue: 2

Jaina religion and their heritage in Bihar

University of Delhi, New Delhi, India

Abstract

The Following Article discusses about the popularity and extension of the Jaina Religious system in the state of Bihar. The article shows the various Jaina religious heritage scattered over various regions. Through the article I have tried to show the popularity of this religious pantheon reflected by the various temple and other monasteries. These temples and other religious monuments of the Jaina sect truly form a great part of the National Heritage which undoubtedly should be preserved so that the Heritage of Ancient Indian culture can be enriched.

Keywords

Jainism, Vardhamana Mahavira, 6th century B.C, Bihar, National Heritage, etc