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Shatrunjaya ("place of victory";[૧] originally Pundarikgiri), also spelt Shetrunjaya are hills located by the city of Palitana, in Bhavnagar district, Gujarat, India. They are situated on the banks of the Shetrunji River at an elevation 7,288 feet (2,221 m) above sea level. These hills have similarities to other hills where Jain temples have been built in Bihar, Gwalior, Mount Abu and Girnar.[૨]

The Jain's sacred site of Shatrunjay contains hundreds of Palitana temples.[૩] The hills were sanctified when Lord Rishabha, the first tirthankara of Jainism, gave his first sermon in the temple on the hill top.[૪] The ancient history of the hills is also traced to Pundarika Swamy, a chief Ganadhara[૫] and grandson of Rishabha, who attained salvation here. His shrine located opposite to the main Adinatah temple, built by his father Bharata, is also worshipped by pilgrims.[૬][૭]

There are several alternate spellings, including Śatruñjaya, Satrunjaya, Shetrunja, and Shetrunjo. Shatrunjaya was also known as Pundarikgiri as Pundarik was said to have attained nirvana on this mountain.[૮] Alternate names include Siddhakshetra or Siddhanchal as many thirtankaras are stated to have received enlightenment here.[૯]

Etymology

Jains refer to their temples as derasaras. Shatrunjaya, the name for Mount Shatrunjaya where it is located, means a "place of victory" or "which conquers enemies".[૧૦][૧૧][૧૨][૧]

Geography

Steps on the Satrunjaya Hill

The Gulf of Khambhat is to the south of the Shatrunjaya Hills, Bhavnagar town is to its north, and a river flows between the two hills. Legend states that the hill is a part of the Himalayas.[૧૩] A path along the ridge leads down to the Adipur valley, a distance of 13 kilometres (8.1 mi).[૧૩] Palitana town is at the base of the foothills, 56 kilometres (35 mi) from Bhavanagar. Gujarat State Transport provides a bus service between Palitana and Bhavnagar. Bhavnagar is linked with Ahmedabad by road and rail, and by air to Mumbai.[૭] The topography is rugged while the landscape is drought-affected.[૧]

Culture

The hills were considered a thirtha (religious divine place) even in the 5th century.[૧૪] The Palitana temples, a pilgrimage complex on both hills and their saddle, are reached by climbing approximately 3750 stone steps, which are carved into the mountain.[૧૦][૧૫] The climb is 3.5 kilometres (2.2 mi) from the base and takes approximately two hours.[૧૬] The hills are closed to pilgrims for four months during the monsoon season. The pilgrimage is known as "Shri Shantrunjay Teerth Yatra". It occurs from the Poornima day (Full Moon Day) of Kartik month according to the Hindu calendar (October–November as per the Gregorian calendar). Jains assemble at the foot of the hills to undertake the yatra (religious journey). During this yatra, considered a great event in the lifetime of a Jain, pilgrims circumambulate the Shatrunjaya hills covering a distance of 216 kilometres (134 mi) on foot, offering prayers.[૪]

See also

References

  1. ↑ ૧.૦ ૧.૧ ૧.૨ Arnett, Robert (15 July 2006). India Unveiled. Atman Press. પૃષ્ઠ 164–. ISBN 978-0-9652900-4-3. મેળવેલ 17 December 2012. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  2. ↑ John Cort (21 January 2010). Framing the Jina:Narratives of Icons and Idols in Jain History: Narratives of Icons and Idols in Jain History. Oxford University Press. પૃષ્ઠ 120–. ISBN 978-0-19-538502-1. મેળવેલ 17 December 2012. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  3. ↑ Melton, J. Gordon (13 September 2011). Religious Celebrations: An Encyclopedia of Holidays, Festivals, Solemn Observances, and Spiritual Commemorations: An Encyclopedia of Holidays, Festivals, Solemn Observances, and Spiritual Commemorations. ABC-CLIO. પૃષ્ઠ 19–. ISBN 978-1-59884-205-0. મેળવેલ 21 December 2012. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  4. ↑ ૪.૦ ૪.૧ "Pilgrims flock Palitana for Kartik Poornima yatra". The Hindu. મેળવેલ 20 December 2012. Text "date 2 November 2009" ignored (મદદ); CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  5. ↑ "Jain Festivals - Chaitra Purnima" (PDF). Jain University. મેળવેલ January 10, 2013. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  6. ↑ Dr Linda Kay Davidson; David Martin Gitlitz (1 November 2002). Pilgrimage: From the Ganges to Graceland : An Encyclopedia. ABC-CLIO. પૃષ્ઠ 419–. ISBN 978-1-57607-004-8. મેળવેલ 17 December 2012. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  7. ↑ ૭.૦ ૭.૧ "Glistening spires of Palitana temples". The Hindu. 4 April 2004. મેળવેલ 20 December 2012. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  8. ↑ Gopal, Krishna; Girota, Phal S. (2003). Fairs and Festivals of India: Chhattisgarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, Goa, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra. Gyan Publishing House. પૃષ્ઠ 172. મેળવેલ 17 December 2012. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  9. ↑ Deshpande 2005, pp. 418–419.
  10. ↑ ૧૦.૦ ૧૦.૧ "Palitana". મેળવેલ 17 December 2012. Unknown parameter |publiasher= ignored (મદદ); CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  11. ↑ Arun Kumar Jain (1 January 2009). Faith And Philosophy Of Jainism. Gyan Publishing House. પૃષ્ઠ 271, 278. ISBN 978-81-7835-723-2. મેળવેલ 17 December 2012. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  12. ↑ "Murtipujakas, Jainism", Encyclopedia of World Religions (PHILTAR), University of Cambria
  13. ↑ ૧૩.૦ ૧૩.૧ Rough Guides (20 January 2011). The Rough Guide to India. Penguin. પૃષ્ઠ 1216–. ISBN 978-1-4053-8849-8. મેળવેલ 17 December 2012. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  14. ↑ Pippa de Bruyn; Keith Bain; David Allardice (18 February 2010). Frommer's India. John Wiley & Sons. પૃષ્ઠ 597–. ISBN 978-0-470-64580-2. મેળવેલ 20 December 2012. Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (મદદ); CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  15. ↑ Brajesh Kumar (2003). Pilgrimage Centers Of India. Diamond Pocket Books (P) Ltd. પૃષ્ઠ 157–. ISBN 978-81-7182-185-3. મેળવેલ 17 December 2012. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  16. ↑ Max T. Taylor; Max T. Taylor M.D. (28 July 2011). Many Lives, One Lifespan: An Autobiography. Xlibris Corporation. પૃષ્ઠ 301–. ISBN 978-1-4628-8799-6. મેળવેલ 17 December 2012. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)

Bibliography

  • Deshpande, Aruna (2005). India:Divine Destination. Palitana. Crest Publishing House. પૃષ્ઠ 418–419. ISBN 81-242-0556-6.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
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