Prabhasgiri (Prabhas) is primarily associated with which religion?
Correct Answer: Jainism
Subject: history
- Buddhism
- Jainism
- Shaivism
- Vaishnavism
Explanation: Prabhasgiri (also known as Prabhas Patan or Somnath region, Gujarat) is an important Jain pilgrimage site. In Jain tradition, it is associated with Neminatha, the 22nd Tirthankara, who is said to have attained Nirvana at nearby Girnar. It is distinct from Somnath (which is a Shaiva site). Note: Girnar hills in Junagadh, Gujarat contain both Jain temples (dedicated to Neminatha) and the famous Ashoka edicts, making it an important site for multiple traditions. Shatrunjaya hills (Palitana) is another major Jain pilgrimage in Gujarat.