Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM


Top Flashcards (Certified)
All Flashcards

JAB > D.7- Tirths > Flashcards

D.7- Tirths Flashcards

To learn about Jain Tirths

1
Q

Mulnayak of Palitana

A

Adinath Bhagwan

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Height of the Mulnayak of Palitana

A

Nearly 7 feet

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Color of the mulnayak in Palitana

A

White

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Posture of the mulnayak in Palitana

A

Padmasan (lotus sitting pose)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Location of Palitana

A

On Mt. Shatrunjay near the bank of the river Shatrunjay, in the state of Gujarat

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Amount of temples in Palitana (approximate)

A

About 900 temples

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Length of the journey of climbing Palitana. Say the miles and the steps

A

2 miles and 2 furlongs (1 furlong is 220 yards)
over 3745 steps

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Name the eternal Tirth

A

Palitana

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

_______, the chief follower of Tirthankar Rishabhadev, attained Nirväna at ________

A

Pundarik Swami and Palitana

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

When was Palitana constructed, and under the reign of which king?

A

12th century; under King Kumarpal

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Palitana suffered much destruction during the Muslim conquests in which centuries?

A

14th and 15th century

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

After Muslim Conquests when was Palitana rebuilt?

A

after 1500

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

On what special day do people go to Palitana to take a 6 gau yatra?

A

Fagun Sud Teras (proffered answer) or Cha Gau Yatra

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

The main temple of Palitana is supported by how many pillars?

A

72 pillars

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

One Gau is approximately how many miles?

A

about 2 miles or 3.2km

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

How many temple complexes are there in Palitana - NOT including the MAIN TEMPLE

What are all the complexes in Palitana known as together- INCLUDE the MAIN TEMPLE.

A

8 and navtunk

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

There are more than _____ idols installed in all the temples in Palitana

A

10,000

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Palitana has one temple that has a steeple visible from how many miles?

A

20 miles

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Mulnayak of Shankeshwar

A

Parshvanath Bhagwan

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

Height of the Mulnayak of Shankeshwar

A

6ft

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

Color of the mulnayak in Sankeshwar

A

White

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

Posture of the mulnayak in Sankeshwar

A

Padmasan

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

Location of Shankeshwar tirth

A

Center of the village in Gujrat

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

How many idols are there that you can walk around in Sankeshwar Tirth?

A

52 idols

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
______ ________ 's devotion gave rise to Sankeshwar tirth.
Ashadi Shravak
25
Major renovation was done by ______ _________ of Sankeshwar tirth in the 11th century
Sajjan Shah
26
Major renovation by ______ and _______ of Sankeshwar tirth was done in the 13th century.
Vastupal and Tejpal
27
In the 14th century, the army of ___________ __________ caused severe damage to the temple, but the main idol was saved by the Sangh in Sankeshwar Tirth.
In the 14th century, the army of Allauddin Khilaji
28
it is said that the wounded men of _________ __________'s army arrived at Shankheshwar Tirth after a battle. Then they used the holy _____ (Abhishek) from the Tirth to cleanse their wounds, and upon contact with the water, their wounds were immediately healed.
Lord Krishna and water
29
The idols of Dharanendra, Shri _____ Devi, _______Yaksha, and Shri Chakreshwari-Devi are said to protect the Tirtha, to remove the ______of the worshippers, and to fulfill their wishes.
Padmavati, Parshva an obstacles
30
On what festivals (2) do many people go to Shankeshwar tirth?
Posh Dashmi or Parsvanath Janma Kalyanak and Diwali
31
Mulnayak of Taranga
Ajitnath
32
Height of the Mulnayak of Taranga
9ft
33
Location of Taranga
on the Tärangä hill in the state of Gujarat
34
Under the inspiration and instructions of Shri __________ _________, Taranga tirth was built
Hemchandra Acharya
35
Taranga tirth was built in the year __________
1165 AD
36
Taranga tirth was built under the reign of which King?
King Kumarpal
37
How many stories is the main temple of Taranga?
4
38
What wood is Taranga Tirth know as; say both INDIAN and ENGLISH
Tagar and velerina Hardwikii
38
What is so special about the wood that was used to make Taranga?
It is fire- extinguishing, and it oozes out water instead of catching fire
39
Mulnayak of Abu Delwada
Adinath Bhagwan
40
Height of the Mulnayak of Abu Delwada
5 feet
41
Posture of the Mulnayak of Abu Delwada
Padmasan
42
Color of the Mulnayak of Abu Delwada
White
42
Who built Abu Delwada Tirth, and installed idols facing in all 4 directions
Bharat Chakravarti
43
Location of Abu Delwada
Near Mount Abu in Rajasthan
44
Abu Delwada is mentioned is which text, that is composed by Acharya Bhadrabahu
Bharat Kalpa Sutra
45
The Temple Vimal Vashai was created by who in the eleventh century?
Vimal Shah
46
Vimal Shah apeased who to recover an old idol of Adinath Bhagwan?
Ambika Devi
47
Vastupal and Tejpal built another temple in Abu Delwada to honor Neminath Bhagwan. What is the name of this temple?
Lunanga Vasahi
48
Who is the wife of Tejpal? Hint: She supervised the construction of a temple in Abu Delwada.
Anupama Devi
49
On the pillars of Vimal Vashai are 16 _____ devis that are goddesses of knowledge.
Vidhya devis
50
What is a Hasti Shala, as in the Hasti Shala in Abu Delwada?
A place to protect Elephants
50
Height of the Mulnayak of Ranakpur
6ft
50
Mulnayak of Ranakpur
Adinath Bhagwan
50
Color of the Mulnayak of Ranakpur
White
51
Location of Ranakpur
Ratnapuri, tucked away in a remote valley in the midst of natural beauty, is in the state of Rajasthan
51
Posture of Ranakpur's Mulnayak
Padmasan
52
Ranakpur was built during which king's reign?
Raanaa Kumbha
53
_________ Shah is a Jain business man, had a dream to build a temple like a heavenly residence named Naliniglum
Dharna
53
How many columns does Ranakpur tirth have?
1444 pillars- the same as the number of books as Acharya Hemchandra
54
There are __ small and large temples surrounding Ranakpur tirth
84
55
Mulnayak of Shravanbelgola
Bahubali
56
Height Mulnayak of Shravanbelgola
57 feet
57
Posture of the Mulnayak of Shravanbelgola
Kayautsarg
57
What is another name for Bahubali?
Shri Gomateshwar
57
Color of the Mulnayak of Shravanbelgola
light brown colored granite
58
Location of Shravanbelgola
It is on Vindhyagiri hill near the village of Shravanbelgola in the state of Karnataka
59
This Tirth was created in ____ AD under inspiration of the mother of Chämundaräy, the advisor of King _______
981 AD and King Gangaras
59
What does Shravanbelgola mean in english?
'the monk at the top of the hill'
60
How often is the Maha Mastak Abieshek celebrated in Shravanbelgola?
Every 12 years
61
Name on substance the Maha Mastak Abieshek is done with at Shravanbelgola
water, sandalwood, flowers and herbs
62
Mulnayak(Shwetambar) of Ayodhya tirth
Ajitnath Bhagwan
62
Mulnayak(Digambar) of Ayodhya tirth
Adinath Bhagwan
63
Color, height and posture Mulnayak(Shwetambar) of Ayodhya tirth
Color: Copper color Posture: Padmasan Height: 1 foot
64
Color, height and posture Mulnayak(Digambar) of Ayodhya tirth
Color: White Height: 30 ft Posture: Kayotsarg
65
Ädinäth was the first King of this place. The ________, birth, and Dikshä Kalyänak of Bhagawän Ädinäth were also celebrated here.
Chavan
66
The Chyavan, birth, Dikshä, and ________ Kalyänak of Ajitnäth, Abhinandan Swämi, Bhagawän Sumatinäth, and Bhagawän________ were celebrated here.
Keval Gyan and Anantnath
67
_______ Chakravarti made Ayodhya tirth his capitol and the country was named Bharat after him.
Bharat
68
Besides, Ayodhya tirth is the birthplace of Bähubali, Brähmi, _________, King Dashärath, Achalbhrätä the_______Ganadhar of Mahävir Swämi, and many other pious people
Sundari and ninth
69
69
70
71
71
72

JAB (3 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions