Jainism in Nagaland

Jain temple in Dimapur, Dimapur district

Nagaland, a state in north eastern India has had a long association with Jainism. Today the state is home to a number of Jain temples

History

The first Jain temple in Nagaland was established in Kohima. The temple was established in 1920 by 8 Sethi families, who were the first non naga settlors in Nagaland, prominent among them being Hardev Sethi, Hiralal Sethi, Phulchand Sethi. These families then moved to Dimapur in 1944 due Japanese invasion during World War II. These families then established the Jain temple in Dimapur in 1947.

Community

Jainism is one of the smallest religions in Nagaland and constitutes 0.1% of the total population. The Dimapur Jain community actively takes part in various social causes. They regularly organize free health camps, relief camps.

Major centers

Major Jain centers include:

Shree Digambar Jain Temple Dimapur and Jain Temple Kohima

Population

According to 2011 census, the population of Jains in Nagaland is 2093, which is approximately 0.1% of the total population.

Eminent Personalities

Late Phulchand Sethi
Late Jethmal Sethi
Late Kanhaiyalal Sethi
Late Kishenlal Sethi
Late Subhkaran Sethi
Late Ramchandra Sethi
Binod Kumar Sethi
Om Prakash Sethi

References

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