Tirtha - Types

Types

Tirtha sites include:

  • Siddhakshetras or site of nirvana liberation of an arihant (kevalin) or Tirthankaras like Ashtapada Hill, Shikharji, Girnar, Pawapuri, Palitana and Champa, capital of Anga
  • Atishayakshetras where divine events have occurred like Mahavirji, Rishabhdeo, Kundalpur, Aharji etc.
  • Puranakshetras associated with lives of great men like Ayodhya, Vidisha, Hastinapur, and Rajgir
  • Gyanakshetra: associated with famous acharyas or centers of learning like Mohankheda, Shravanabelagola and Ladnu

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