Rajasthan’s Famous Jain Temple Insured

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JAIPUR, INDIA, December 28, 2002: The Akshardham temple attack in Gujarat last month opened the eyes of temple managements all over the India to the threat of terrorism. Taking steps to improve security in this direction, the temple management of the world famous Shri Jain Shwetambar Nakodha Parvathnath temple in Rajasthan has insured its property and pilgrims with the Oriental Insurance Company. The insurance, for US$9 million, which will cover the temple premises, temple jewelry and the dharmshalas against all kinds of threats — fire, accident, earthquakes, riots and even attacks by terrorists.