Navagraha Jain Teertha and Digambar Jain Temple

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Nestled just 17 km from Hubli Junction Railway Station, the Navagraha Jain Temple in Varur, Karnataka, beckons pilgrims and tourists alike. Spanning 45 acres, the temple boasts a colossal 61-foot monolithic idol of Shri Parshvanatha, mounted on a 48-foot pedestal—a total height of 109 feet. This statue, the tallest of its kind in India, carries the spiritual weight of the Jain community. Adorned with smaller statues of the other eight Jain Tirthankaras, the temple aligns each deity with a celestial body. Worshippers believe that by paying homage to the Tirthankaras, representing various planets, they can appease Graha doshas. The Navagraha Teertha is an embodiment of peace and spiritual resonance. A melange of Indo-Persian architecture and philanthropic endeavors, Navagraha Jain Temple stands as a symbol of devotion and cultural vibrancy. Photo by Solariseknight, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons