Siddhavarakuta (Digambara Jaina Siddhakshetra)
Abstract
Just as Omkareshvar is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of the Hindus, Siddhavarakuta is one of the 24 tirthankars of the Jains. There are a number of Jain temples at Siddhavarkuta, the oldest temple has images dating back to 1488 A.D. A Jain temple is a place of worship for the followers of Jainism, an Indian religion that believes in non-violence towards all living beings. It is one of the oldest religions with roots in ancient India. Jainism is a religious minority in India, with 4.2 million followers.