Jainism in Assam
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Assam, a state in north eastern India has had a long association with Jainism. Today the state is home to a number of Jain monuments, such as Jain temples and Jain tirths.
History
Surya Pahar in the Goalpara district of Assam has several Jain statues and relics.[1]
One of the oldest Jain temples in Guwahati was established in 1965 in the Fancy Bazar locality.[2]
Community
Jainism is one of the smallest religions in Assam and constitutes 0.09% of the total population.[3] The Government of Assam has officially declared the Jain community in Assam as a minority community.[4]
The Assamese Jain community actively takes part in community service. They regularly organize free health camps.[5]
Major centers
Major ancient Jain centers include:
Photo gallery
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Jain temple in Tihu, Nalbari district
See also
- Jainism in West Bengal
- Jainism in India
- Jainism in Tamil Nadu
- Jainism in Kerala
- Jainism in Bundelkhand
References
- ↑ TI Trade (2009-03-06). "The Assam Tribune Online". Assamtribune.com. Retrieved 2013-09-14.
- ↑ "The Telegraph - Calcutta : Guwahati". Telegraphindia.com. 2007-07-23. Retrieved 2013-09-14.
- ↑ The Peoples of Assam - Bhuban Mohan Das - Google Books. Books.google.com. Retrieved 2013-09-14.
- ↑ "Jain community declared as minority in Assam". Business Standard. 2013-07-26. Retrieved 2013-09-14.
- ↑ "Magazine | Jaina Sanghas | Shvetambar Terapanth | Institutions | TPF Guwahati | 18.09.2011 ►Mega Health Checkup Camp". Herenow4u.net. Retrieved 2013-09-14.