Question

Interesting facts on the various pilgrim places related to Buddhism and Jainism in India where people can travel.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Bodh Gaya: (in the current Mahabodhi Temple, Bihar, India), is the most important religious site and place of pilgrimage, the Mahabodhi Temple houses what is believed to be the Bodhi Tree where Prince Siddhārtha attained enlightenment (Nibbana) and became known as Gautama Buddha.

Answer 2

shravanabelagola

Palitana temples

Explanation:

I) Shravanabelagola in Hassan district of Karnataka is one of the important place for Jains . Acharya Bhadrabhau and Chandragupta Maurya are said to have meditated here. It has also the statue of Gomateshwara Bahubali.

2) Palitana temples in Bhavnagar district of Gujarat is the holiest place of Jains and one of the most important places for swetamber Jains. This site contains 863 temples and 800 small shrines built in 11th century CE. The main temple is dedicated to Rishabhanatha,the first jain tirthankar. This temple complex is located at an altitude of 603 meters and 23 out the 24 jain tirthankars sanctified the temples with their visits.