India is a unique and mysterious country. There are many such amazing and unique places in this country, after seeing which even foreigners are surprised.
From East to West and from South to North India, there are many religious places whose mysterious stories are famous all over the world. Some religious places located in the country are recognized at the world level also.
One such village exists on the top of a hill in Madhya Pradesh, India, which is said to be a village with about 77 temples. This village is famous not only in the country but also among the foreigners.
In this article, we are going to tell you about the story and temples of the village with 77 temples present in Madhya Pradesh, where you can also go to visit.
Where else is the village named after 77 temples?
The name of the village we are telling you about in this article is Sonagiri. Sonagiri is a holy Jain religious place located in Datia district, about 60 km from Gwalior city of Madhya Pradesh.
Many people also know this holy place by the name of Sonagir. Apart from this, in ancient times it was also called Shravangiri or Swarnagiri. Sonagiri village is considered a very special place for the followers of Jainism.
History of Sonagiri Temple?
The history of the Sonagiri temple is very interesting. It is said about this village that Lord Chandra Prabhu, the eighth Tirthankar of Jainism, had come here more than a dozen times.
According to belief, these holy temples present in Sonagiri were built around the 9th and 10th centuries. It is said about this holy place that Acharyas and Jain Gurus attained Nirvana.
Why is the Sonagiri temple for the Jain community?
Sonagiri is very special for the people of the Jain community. This village is also considered a holy place for them. Every day thousands of people from the Jain community come here to visit the temple.
It is said about Sonagiri temple that those who want to purify their soul or attain salvation, reach Sonagiri only. It is said that beautiful statues of Lord Shitalnath and ParshvanathTirthankar are installed here.
Is Sonagiri famous as a place to attain salvation?
Another story about Sonagiri is very popular. It is said that not one or two lakh, but about five crore saints attained salvation in Sonagiri.
It is said about this village that Anang Kumar attained salvation here and got freedom from the cycle of birth and death. Apart from this, there is another story that in ancient times this place was considered a very sacred place for rituals and penance.
Why is Sonagiri special for tourists?
Sonagiri is very special for tourists. Being situated on the top of the hill, it offers a wonderful view of the surroundings. This temple located in Sonagiri is not in any one place but is spread over 132 acres.
Along with exploring the Jain temples in Sonagiri, one can also experience trekking here. It is said that it is not easy to explore the temples located here in one day, hence many tourists explore it for two days.
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