Why is Palitana unique among Jain temple complexes?

It is the only mountain in the world with more than 900 temples, and no one is allowed to stay on the hill overnight, including the priests.

Jain Sacred Geography

UPSC Archival Analysis

The Palitana temple complex is located near Bhavnagar in Gujarat, situated on the sacred Shatrunjaya hills.

Exam Year

2008

Evidence Source

ID: ART_ARC_2008_25 Ref: Jainism: An Introduction by Jeffery D. Long