This is the Bhandasar Jain temple dedicated to the Third Thirthankara of Jainism,Sumatinatha. This temple was constructed by Bhandasa Oswal in 15th century. The temple is dedicated to the 5th tirthankar Sumatinatha. According to legends 40,000 kilograms of ghee was used in the construction of this temple instead of water in mortar.
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India is not merely the Home of the Hindus. Hinduism has given birth to two great Religions,Jainism and Buddhism. Though these two Religions were initially founded against the Vedic School of Thought, it is a fact that they are included as a part of Hindu tradition. In fact they are regarded as the nastika sect of Hinduism, meaning one which does not accept the Vedas as the authority. Most of the essentials of Jainism and Buddhism are from Hinduism. A separate post follows on this.
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