Friday, July 30, 2010

BBC's Article on Jain Temples in Palitana‏

I am sure most of you have heard of the amazing Jain temples on the Shatrunjay hills in Palitana, Gujarat. Some of you might even have been there. For those of you who haven't (or even for those who have), here is your opportunity to go on a video pilgrimage to this holy site with over 1,500 temples, some of them dating back hundreds of years.

The video, which is about three and a half minutes long, is made by BBC News and was on BBC in January 2010. Just turn on your speakers, click on the link below and go on the pilgrimage. If you are not able to click open the URL, just copy and paste on your Internet Explorer.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/8456435.stm

1 comment:

  1. Amish, the Jain Temples are absolutely beautiful. The details on the temples are amazing and it gives one a feeling of peace to see it. On the video the narrator said that most worshipers look into a mirror to see their reflection to avoid a direct gaze, why is that? How long of a hike up is it to reach the temples, look s as if they overlook the ocean.

    Thank you for sharing.

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