Prabhasgiri is a pilgrim spot of:
U.P.P.C.S. (Spl) (Pre) 2008
A. Buddhists
B. Jains
C. Saivites
D. Vaishnavites
Answer: Jains
Option b is the correct answer
Prabhas Giri is a town in Uttar Pradesh's Kaushambi district, about sixty kilometers away from Allahabad. It's a significant spot for Jain pilgrims and people visit it all year round. One of the main places of interest is the Bhagwan Padma Prabhu Temple, which is special to the Jain community as it's named after Bhagwan Padma Prabhu, the sixth Jain Tirthankar. Prabhas Giri is also important for Hindus. It's believed that Lord Krishna spent his last days here on Earth in this town.