{"id":80956,"date":"2024-04-21T18:06:50","date_gmt":"2024-04-21T18:06:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=80956"},"modified":"2024-04-21T18:06:50","modified_gmt":"2024-04-21T18:06:50","slug":"the-jain-temples-of-palitana-are-located-on-which-mountain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/the-jain-temples-of-palitana-are-located-on-which-mountain\/","title":{"rendered":"The Jain temples of Palitana are located on which mountain?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Shatrunjaya Hill&#8221; option2=&#8221;Pavagadh Hill&#8221; option3=&#8221;Saputara Hill&#8221; option4=&#8221;Girnar Hill&#8221; correct=&#8221;option1&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: A. Shatrunjaya Hill<\/p>\n<p>Shatrunjaya Hill is a hill located in Palitana, Gujarat, India. It is a sacred place for Jains and is home to over 8,000 Jain temples. The temples are built on the slopes of the hill and are a popular pilgrimage destination for Jains from all over the world.<\/p>\n<p>The hill is said to have been formed by the tears of the god Vishnu when he killed the demon Shatrunjaya. The temples on the hill are believed to have been built over a period of 1,000 years, starting in the 11th century. The most famous temple on the hill is the Adinath temple, which is dedicated to the first Jain tirthankara, Adinath.<\/p>\n<p>The temples on Shatrunjaya Hill are built in the Nagara style of architecture. The temples are decorated with intricate carvings and sculptures. The hill is also home to a number of Jain monasteries and ashrams.<\/p>\n<p>The Jain temples of Palitana are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. They are a significant example of Jain architecture and are a popular pilgrimage destination for Jains from all over the world.<\/p>\n<p>The other options are incorrect because:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pavagadh Hill is a hill located in Vadodara district, Gujarat, India. It is a sacred place for Hindus and is home to the Pavagadh Fort.<\/li>\n<li>Saputara Hill is a hill located in Dang district, Gujarat, India. It is a popular tourist destination and is home to Saputara Lake.<\/li>\n<li>Girnar Hill is a hill located in Junagadh district, Gujarat, India. 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