What is shatrunjaya hills?

Shatrunjaya hills, also known as Shatrunjaya Mountain or Shatrunjaya Hill Station, is a famous pilgrimage site for Jains located in Palitana, Bhavnagar in Gujarat, India. It is approximately 863 meters (2,831 feet) high and has over 900 temples, which are made of white marble. The hill is considered sacred by the Jains as it is believed that Adinatha, the first Tirthankara of Jainism, had attained enlightenment at the summit.

Climbing Shatrunjaya hill is considered a religious act for Jains as it signifies the struggle of climbing the hill and shedding the karmic baggage. To reach the temples on the hill, people have to climb a flight of stairs containing around 3,500 steps.

The temples on the hill are divided into several groups, each belonging to a specific sect of Jainism. Some of the popular temples on Shatrunjaya hill include Shri Adishwara Temple, Shri Shantinath Temple, and Shri Parshwanatha Temple. The hill is also home to a number of wildlife species, including monkeys and birds.

Shatrunjaya hills attract thousands of tourists and pilgrims every year, making it one of the most important pilgrimage sites in India. It is also recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2019.