Jain temples
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Jain temples are religious structures dedicated to the practice and worship of Jainism, known for their intricate architecture, detailed stone carvings, and serene spaces for meditation and ritual.
All labels observed (4)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Jain temples canonical | 13 |
| Basadis (Jain temples) at Venur | 1 |
| Jinalaya (Jain temples) | 1 |
| Shwetambar Jain temples | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T2280953 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Jain temples Context triple: [Shravikas, associatedWith, Jain temples]
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A.
Swaminarayan temples
Swaminarayan temples are Hindu places of worship dedicated to Bhagwan Swaminarayan, known for their intricate architecture, devotional activities, and cultural significance within the Swaminarayan Sampradaya.
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B.
Girnar Jain temples
The Girnar Jain temples are an ancient and highly revered complex of Jain pilgrimage shrines situated on Mount Girnar in Gujarat, India, renowned for their intricate architecture and religious significance.
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C.
Palitana temples
The Palitana temples are a renowned complex of hundreds of Jain temples atop Shatrunjaya Hill, revered as one of Jainism’s holiest pilgrimage sites.
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D.
Jaipur Temple
Jaipur Temple is a prominent and ornately carved Hindu temple in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh, known for its grand Rajasthani-style architecture and devotional significance.
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E.
Trivati Nath Temple
Trivati Nath Temple is a prominent Hindu temple in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, dedicated to Lord Shiva and known as one of the city’s major pilgrimage sites.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Jain temples Target entity description: Jain temples are religious structures dedicated to the practice and worship of Jainism, known for their intricate architecture, detailed stone carvings, and serene spaces for meditation and ritual.
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A.
Swaminarayan temples
Swaminarayan temples are Hindu places of worship dedicated to Bhagwan Swaminarayan, known for their intricate architecture, devotional activities, and cultural significance within the Swaminarayan Sampradaya.
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B.
Girnar Jain temples
The Girnar Jain temples are an ancient and highly revered complex of Jain pilgrimage shrines situated on Mount Girnar in Gujarat, India, renowned for their intricate architecture and religious significance.
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C.
Palitana temples
The Palitana temples are a renowned complex of hundreds of Jain temples atop Shatrunjaya Hill, revered as one of Jainism’s holiest pilgrimage sites.
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D.
Jaipur Temple
Jaipur Temple is a prominent and ornately carved Hindu temple in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh, known for its grand Rajasthani-style architecture and devotional significance.
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E.
Trivati Nath Temple
Trivati Nath Temple is a prominent Hindu temple in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, dedicated to Lord Shiva and known as one of the city’s major pilgrimage sites.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (64)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
place of worship
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religious building type ⓘ |
| architecturalStyle |
Dravidian-influenced style (in some South Indian temples)
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Maru-Gurjara style ⓘ
linked to:
Maru-Gurjara
Nagara style (in many North Indian temples) ⓘ |
| associatedConcept |
ahimsa (non-violence)
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asceticism ⓘ spiritual liberation (moksha) ⓘ |
| characteristic |
detailed stone carvings
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domes and shikharas ⓘ intricate architecture ⓘ marble construction in many regions ⓘ serene interior spaces ⓘ symmetrical design ⓘ |
| culturalSignificance |
centers of Jain community life
ⓘ
important heritage sites in Indian architecture ⓘ |
| dedicatedTo |
Adinatha (Rishabhanatha)
ⓘ
linked to:
Rishabhanatha
Mahavira ⓘ Parshvanatha ⓘ Tirthankaras ⓘ |
| feature |
carved ceilings
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dharmashala or rest houses for pilgrims ⓘ garbhagriha (sanctum) housing main idol ⓘ images of Tirthankaras ⓘ manastambha (pillar of honor) in many complexes ⓘ mandapa (pillared hall) ⓘ ornate pillars ⓘ pradakshina patha (circumambulatory path) ⓘ ritual bathing areas in some complexes ⓘ separate areas for meditation ⓘ |
| governedBy | Jain monastic orders and lay committees ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Gujarat
ⓘ
India ⓘ Karnataka ⓘ Madhya Pradesh ⓘ Maharashtra ⓘ Rajasthan ⓘ international diaspora communities ⓘ |
| materialUsed |
granite
ⓘ
marble ⓘ sandstone ⓘ |
| notableExample |
Dilwara Temples, Mount Abu
ⓘ
linked to:
Dilwara Temples
Jain temples at Khajuraho ⓘ Palitana Temples, Shatrunjaya Hill ⓘ
linked to:
Palitana temples
Ranakpur Jain Temple, Rajasthan ⓘ
linked to:
Ranakpur Jain temple
Shikharji temples, Parasnath Hill ⓘ
linked to:
Parasnath Hill
Shravanabelagola Jain temples, Karnataka ⓘ
linked to:
Shravanabelagola
Sonagiri Jain temples, Madhya Pradesh ⓘ |
| observesFestival |
Diwali (Jain observance)
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linked to:
Diwali
Mahavir Jayanti ⓘ Paryushana ⓘ |
| practicedRitual |
aarti
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offerings of rice, flowers, and sweets ⓘ pradakshina (circumambulation) ⓘ prayers and recitation of sutras ⓘ samayik (meditative practice) ⓘ |
| religion | Jainism ⓘ |
| usedFor |
meditation
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pilgrimage ⓘ religious rituals ⓘ worship ⓘ |
| visitorRequirement |
modest dress
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observance of silence in many areas ⓘ removal of footwear ⓘ |
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Subject: Jain temples Description of subject: Jain temples are religious structures dedicated to the practice and worship of Jainism, known for their intricate architecture, detailed stone carvings, and serene spaces for meditation and ritual.
Referenced by (16)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
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