Only one city in the world has a total prohibition on non-vegetarian cuisine. Non-vegetarian food cannot be consumed, sold, or stored here. This city in gujarat is special in its own right. Palitana is its name. It is a city of Jain worship. This city has been firmly labeled a vegetarian city by the state government itself.
Palitana's more than 900 Jain temples have earned it the moniker "Jain temple Town". People from all around the world come here. All year long, a significant number of people, particularly those who practice the Jain religion, continue to visit this place. Gujarat's bhavnagar district has the town and tehsil of Palitana, which is surrounded by Ahmedabad.
Anuvrat, the principle of non-violence in jainism, states that no living being may be subjected to violence. Palitana was designated a "meat-free city" (Vegetarian City) by the gujarat government in 2014 at the request of Jain monks. It was strictly forbidden to sell or eat meat, fish, or eggs here.
Slaughterhouses and non-vegetarian eateries are not present here. Additionally, visitors are prohibited from bringing non-vegetarian food into the city. Legally, non-vegetarians are strictly prohibited here.
The primary destination for the Shvetambara Jain community is Palitana. The Shatrunjaya hill here is home to roughly 900 temples, which are referred to as "Siddhkshetra" (the site of gaining salvation). Numerous Tirthankaras were said to have found salvation on this hill, according to Jain beliefs. Jain monks held a holy fast in 2014.
Constructed between the eleventh and twentieth centuries, the temples of Shatrunjay are renowned for their superb marble work and carved architecture. To get to the temples on the Shatrunjay hill, one must ascend roughly 3,500 steps. jainism and local leaders like the Gohil Rajputs are linked to this location.
There are about 65,000 people living in Palitana overall. The Jain community makes up 60% of the population, followed by Hindus at 35% and Muslims at 5%. The literacy rate is 85%. Muslims are likewise prohibited from eating non-vegetarian food. This city's economy is driven by religious tourism. Every year, thousands of visitors and devotees visit this location. The main sources of employment are Dharamshala, hotels, and temple administration.
Palitana's more than 900 Jain temples have earned it the moniker "Jain temple Town". People from all around the world come here. All year long, a significant number of people, particularly those who practice the Jain religion, continue to visit this place. Gujarat's bhavnagar district has the town and tehsil of Palitana, which is surrounded by Ahmedabad.
Anuvrat, the principle of non-violence in jainism, states that no living being may be subjected to violence. Palitana was designated a "meat-free city" (Vegetarian City) by the gujarat government in 2014 at the request of Jain monks. It was strictly forbidden to sell or eat meat, fish, or eggs here.
Slaughterhouses and non-vegetarian eateries are not present here. Additionally, visitors are prohibited from bringing non-vegetarian food into the city. Legally, non-vegetarians are strictly prohibited here.
The primary destination for the Shvetambara Jain community is Palitana. The Shatrunjaya hill here is home to roughly 900 temples, which are referred to as "Siddhkshetra" (the site of gaining salvation). Numerous Tirthankaras were said to have found salvation on this hill, according to Jain beliefs. Jain monks held a holy fast in 2014.
Constructed between the eleventh and twentieth centuries, the temples of Shatrunjay are renowned for their superb marble work and carved architecture. To get to the temples on the Shatrunjay hill, one must ascend roughly 3,500 steps. jainism and local leaders like the Gohil Rajputs are linked to this location.
There are about 65,000 people living in Palitana overall. The Jain community makes up 60% of the population, followed by Hindus at 35% and Muslims at 5%. The literacy rate is 85%. Muslims are likewise prohibited from eating non-vegetarian food. This city's economy is driven by religious tourism. Every year, thousands of visitors and devotees visit this location. The main sources of employment are Dharamshala, hotels, and temple administration.
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