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Jainism is one of the oldest religions that originated in India. Jains believe that every soul is divine and has the potential to achieve God-consciousness. Any soul which has conquered its own inner enemies and achieved the state of supreme being is called jina. Jainism is the path to achieve this state. Jainism is often referred to as Jain Dharma or Shraman Dharma or the religion of Nirgantha or religion of "Vratyas" by ancient texts. Jainism encourages spiritual development through reliance on and cultivation of one's own personal wisdom and self-control. The goal of jainism is to realize the soul's true nature. "Samyak darshan gyan charitrani moksha margah", the, meaning "true or right perception, knowledge and conduct".

India is bestowed with the blessings of the diverse religious faiths. Jainism is one of them, Jain Tirthankars - religious preachers spread the message of peace, non violence, love and enlightenment all over the world. The core of this great religion and its preaching is evident in the cave temples, in the studied molded stones and in the numerous illustrated manuscripts. It is this teaching that has attracted and moulded the sentiments of millions of people across the nation as well as the world.

Jains believe that every human is responsible for his/her actions and all living beings have an eternal soul, jīva. Jains believe all souls are equal because they all possess the potential of being liberated and attaining moksha. Tirthankaras are role models only because they have attained moksha. Jains insist that we live, think and act respectfully and honor the spiritual nature of all life. Jains view God as the unchanging traits of the pure soul of each living being, described as Infinite Knowledge, Perception, Consciousness, and Happiness (Ananta Jnāna, Ananta Darshana, Ananta Cāritra and Ananta Sukha). Jains do not believe in an omnipotent supreme being, creator or manager, but rather in an eternal universe governed by natural laws.

The holy land of India is also arrayed with bountiful of Jain Temples. The preaching and teachings of the Jain Tirthankars- teachers, showed the path of nirvana through peace, non violence, enlightenment. The Ranakpur Jain temples were built during the region of the liberal and gifted monarch Rana Kumbha in the 15th century. The entire temple area is enclosed within a wall. The main 'Chamukha' temple is dedicated to the trithankara Rishabdeoji and a four-faced image is enshrined in the inner sanctum, open on all four sides- Jain Temples.

The Ranakpur Jain temples were built during the region of the liberal and gifted monarch Rana Kumbha in the 15th century. The entire temple area is enclosed within a wall. The main 'Chamukha' temple is dedicated to the trithankara Rishabdeoji and a four-faced image is enshrined in the inner sanctum, open on all four sides.