Nagarparkar Jain Temples
The Nagarparkar Jain Temples (Urdu: نگرپارکر جین مندر) are located in the region around Nagarparkar, in Pakistan's southern Sindh province. The site consists of a several abandoned Jain sacred temples. There is also a mosque which is heavily influenced by the architectural style of the temples. Buildings in the region date from the 12th to the 15th centuries. This is a period when Jain architectural expression was at its highest.
| Location | Karoonjhar Mountains, Sindh, Pakistan |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 24°21′21″N 70°45′16″E / 24.35583°N 70.75444°ECoordinates: 24°21′21″N 70°45′16″E / 24.35583°N 70.75444°E |
| Type | Jain temples and mosque |
These ancient Pakistanian temples were put on the list for UNESCO World Heritage status in 2016 as the Nagarparkar Cultural Landscape.[1] Therefore they can be considered as the "National Jain Temple of Pakistan", a potential for Gujarati Indian Yatris respectively.
Nagarparkar Jain Temples Media
Frescoes at the Gori Temple are the oldest existing Jain frescoes in the world.
The Gori Temple features several domes and canopies.
The Nagarparkar Bazaar temple
The Bhodesar Temple is at the base of the Karoonjhar Mountains.
The Viravah site is home to an abandoned, but well-preserved, temple.
The Bhodesar Mosque was heavily influenced by Jain architectural styles.
This is a photo of a monument in Pakistan identified as the
Jain Temple at Karoonjhar Mountains
Shikhar of Nagarparkar Bazaar Temple
Paintings at the Bazaar Temple
References
- ↑ "Tentative Lists". UNESCO. Retrieved 16 September 2017.
