Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v1.c7.s2.t9.5
Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v1.c7.s2.t9.5
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Similarly, the city is also linked with Lord Mahavir, the last (24th) and the most famous Jain Tirthankar [enlightened immortal]. The Jain texts record that he spent 14 *chaturmasa* [four months] here and had many disciples which included King Ajatshatru. It is one of the important pilgrim centres for Jainas. The hills of the city are adorned with Jain temples and many Jain legends are linked with it.