This Jain temple in Bikaner, Rajasthan was photographed in 2007. Jainism, one of India's major religions, is very old. Its adherents are especially known for the respect they have for all life to the extent that they will not even kill an insect. In most communities, Jains operate shelters for abandoned or ill animals. Though each Jain temple was unique, this temple had the beautiful decoration we had come to expect. We were amazed to be allowed to approach the inner sanctum featured in the second photo. This is the most holy part of the temple, where the image of the god is seen and worshiped.
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