Jambudweep

This article is about Jain temple in Hastinapur. For other uses, see Jambudvipa (disambiguation).

Jambudweep is a Digambara Jain temple in Hastinapur, Uttar Pradesh built under the blessings of Gyanmati Mataji in 1972.^[1] Jambudweep is a depiction of Jain cosmology Jambudvipa.

Jambudweep
Depiction of Mount Sumeru at Jambudweep
Religion
Affiliation	Jainism
Deity	Tirthankara
Location
Location	Hastinapur, Uttar Pradesh, India
Shown within Uttar Pradesh
Geographic coordinates	29°09′56.7″N 78°00′24.4″E / 29.165750°N 78.006778°E / 29.165750; 78.006778
Architecture
Creator	Gyanmati Mataji
Date established	1972
Website
www.jambudweep.org

About

 

Meaning of Sanskrit Chant Bharata Varshe Bharata Khande Jambu Dweepe

Jambudweep was founded by Gyanmati Mataji in 1972 and the model of Jambudvipa was completed in 1985.^[2] For the tirtha, Nalini Balbir reported

The main attraction of this vast campus is the Jambudvipa. By its height, this original construction dominates all other buildings. It is meant both for education of the believers, since it shows them the Jaina representation of the universe, and for their entertainment. One can climb to the top by an inner staircase, or go boating around the Lavanasamudra!^[3]

— Nalini Balbir

Jambudweep depicts the model Jain cosmology has been designed here under the supervision of Shri Gyanmati Mataji was in 1985.^[4][5][6] Unique circular structures of Jain Geography 'Jambudweep' has been constructed with white & coloured marble stones in the diameter of 250 feet (76 m) with 101 feet (31 m) tall Mount Sumeru Parvat is built by light pink marble situated in the center of Jambudweep Rachna.^[7][8]

The fundamental idea behind this temple is to connect devotional temple visit with religious adventure and educate devotees about the Jain cosmology.^[9] The official name of the tirtha is the Digambar Jain Institute of Cosmographic Research (Digambar Jain Trilok Shodh Sansthan) and its main attraction is the building constructed as a model of Jambudvipa.^[10][11]

Story

In the story about Jambudweep, Gyanmati Mataji had a vision in 1965 while meditating. In the vision, she saw the entire structure of universe. Discovering later that what she had seen perfectly matched the cosmographical details described in Jain scriptures, she decided to create a pilgrimage site with the aim of creating a model of Jambudvipa.^[2][6] "Jambudweep Trilok Sodh Sansthan" has been established at Jambudweep, Hastinapur to raise awareness regarding the Jain Cosmology and Jain Philosophy.^[12] Jambudweep developed a website http://www.jambudweep.org in 2007 to spread the Jain philosophy online, with more than 2000 books uploaded.

Main temples

 

Lotus Temple

The premises has various Jain temples which includes Sumeru Parvat, Lotus Temple, Teen Murti Mandir, Meditation Temple, Badi Murti, Teen Lok Rachna and many other tourist attractions. The main temples in the Jambudweep complex includes:

1. Teen Lok Rachna is modeled after trilok in Jain cosmology, the temple has a series of floor representing seven Adho Loka — the realms of the hellish beings, then Madhya Loka – the realms of the humans, animals and plants, then seven Urdhva Loka – the realms of the gods or heavens and Siddhashila at the top.^[4][13] The temple features a light and sound show similar to ones in Akshardham and ISKCON Temple, Delhi.^[14]
2. Sahastrakut Jinalya is notable for a panel depicting Jain monk in worship room praying to tirthankara. The panel was discovered buried where Sahastrakut Jinalya constructed.^[15]
3. Lotus temple a small temple in the courtyard of Jambudweep. It is a Jain House of Worship and also a prominent attraction in Hastinapur. It was completed in 1989.
4. Mt. Meru, surrounded by water, is the tallest structure in Jambudweep complex.^[16] The mountain has concentric circle with small shrines representing the holy mountain peaks.^[9]
5. Tera-dvipa is modeled after group of thirteen islands of the middle section of the universe in Jain cosmology. The structure features fived Mt. Meru, three islands where human and Jinas are born, the Jambudweep is situated in innermost circle and eight islands depicts nandishvar dweepa. The eight islands of nandishvar dweepa are connected to ashtanika, the eight day festival.^[14]

Gallery

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  Teen lok Rachna

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  Dhyaan Mandir

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  Tairah dweep jinalya

See also

• Hastinapur
• Prachin Bada Mandir
• Kailash Parvat Rachna
• Shree Ashtapad Teerth

References

Citations

1. Rai 2020.
2. Keul 2015, p. 83.
3. Keul 2015, p. 83-84.
4. Schwartz 2018, p. 130.
5. Shah 2004, p. 45.
6. Titze & Bruhn 1998, p. 136.
7. Uttar Pradesh Tourism, p. 68.
8. Reddy 2022, p. 238.
9. Reddy 2022, p. 239.
10. Flügel 2006, p. 397.
11. Wiley 2009, p. 32.
12. Keul 2015, p. 98.
13. Dundas 2002, p. 312.
14. Keul 2015, p. 108.
15. Schnapp 2014, p. 431.
16. Keul 2015, pp. 105–106.

Sources

• Dundas, Paul (2002) [1992]. The Jains (Second ed.). London and New York: Routledge. ISBN 978-0-415-26605-5.
• Flügel, Peter (2006). Studies in Jaina History and Culture: Disputes and Dialogues. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-134-23552-0.
• Keul, István (27 March 2015). Asian Religions, Technology and Science. Routledge studies in Asian religion and philosophy. Vol. 15. Routledge.
• Schnapp, Alain (1 February 2014). World Antiquarianism: Comparative Perspectives. Issues & Debates. London: Getty Research Institute. ISBN 978-1-60606-148-0.
• Schwartz, Wm. Andrew (15 September 2018). The Metaphysics of Paradox: Jainism, Absolute Relativity, and Religious Pluralism. Explorations in Indic Traditions: Theological, Ethical, and Philosophical. London: Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 978-1-4985-6393-2.
• Reddy, Pedarapu Chenna (2022). SWASTIKA: Epigraphy, Numismatics, Religion and Philosophy. Blue Rose Publishers. ISBN 978-93-93388-82-7.
• Shah, Natubhai (2004) [First published in 1998], Jainism: The World of Conquerors, vol. I, Motilal Banarsidass, ISBN 978-81-208-1938-2
• Titze, Kurt; Bruhn, Klaus (1998). Jainism: A Pictorial Guide to the Religion of Non-Violence (2 ed.). Motilal Banarsidass. ISBN 978-81-208-1534-6.
• Wiley, Kristi L. (2009). The A to Z of Jainism. The A to Z Guide Series. Vol. 38. Scarecrow. ISBN 978-0-8108-6337-8.
• Rai, Sanjeev (2 February 2020). "Hastinapur finds mention in Budget, historians, experts happy". The Times of India. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
• Uttar Pradesh Tourism. "Uttar Pradesh: A to Z" (PDF). Uttar Pradesh Tourism.

External links

• Official Website
•   Media related to Jambudweep at Wikimedia Commons