The Jain pilgrim-centres are famous throughout the
world, for their simple but sublime temples, and for their atmosphere of
peace and felicity. For the most part, the Jain pilgrim centres are
located among pellucid streams in mountainous areas, They are situated
among trees and plants, which stand in dense rows and among hills, pools,
valleys and the atmosphere there is quiet, calm and peaceful. They are
also remarkable for their solitude; so anyone who goes there meets
himself; comes face to face with himself. The pilgrim-centres are located
in such a peaceful and fascinating environment with the objective of
enabling human beings to get away from the tensions and worries of life
and to concentrate on the welfare of their souls. The beautiful scenery of
the sylvan surroundings, the temples whose high towers seem to touch the
skies and clouds, the images whose faces are resplendent with cheerfulness
and felicity, the atmosphere that is holy - all these confer upon people
felicity, sanctity and naturalness. Even today, hundreds of such holy
places in Shatrunjay, Girnar, Abu, Taranga, Kumbharia, Shankheswar,
Delwada, Jaisalmer, Sammet-shikkar, Ranakpur, Pavapuri, Rajgrihi etc.,
provide light and guidance to millions of people to pursue the path of
peace and purity. But for the maintenance of the purity and sanctity of
the atmosphere and environments in those places. some rules are to be
carefully observed by visitors. The pilgrim-centres come within the mass
experimental field. It is our duty to maintain and preserve their purity
and sanctity.
