Question

Choose the statements that are relevant to the Jain temples of India.

• A. There are two Sun temples in Konark and Mahesena.
• B. The Jain temple in Sri Lanka is a group of 5 important temples.
• C. Hathi Sinh and Shankeshwar are some of the Jain temples in Gujarat.
• D. Jain temples are also known as Derasar.

Answer 1

Answer: (C), (D)

Jain temples are also known as Derasar.

The Jain temples are also known as Derasar. The five important Jain temples are Vaibhar at Rajgurha, Ratnagiri, Shramgiri, Udayagiri, and Vipulachal. The Jain temple at Delwara, Mount Abu is a notable one; it is a group of four temples, Vimal Vasahi, Luna Vasahi, Pittalhara Vasahi and Kharatara Vasahi. The temples of Shankheshwar, Siddhgiri, Hathi Sinh and Palitana are some of the other Jain temples in India.