What would be the parallel in Jainism to viharas in Buddhism ........

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What would be the parallel in Jainism to viharas in Buddhism?

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Sthanakvasi is a sect of Svetambara Jainism founded by a merchant named Lavaji in 1653 AD.The Sthanakvasi do not believe in idol-worship at all. As such they do not have temples but only sthanakas, that is, prayer halls, where they carry on their religious fasts, festivals, practices,prayers, discourses, etc.This is because this sect believes that idol worship is not essential in the path of soul purification and attainment of Nirvana/Moksha