Pilgrimage plays a central role in Jain practice for both Shvetāmbar and Digambar communities. It emphasizes Earth—and specifically Bharata—as the only realm where spiritual progress and liberation are possible, highlighting how ascetic practices help burn off karma. Jain pilgrimage sites across India mark the locations where Tīrthankaras, their disciples, and other ascetics achieved liberation or deep spiritual realization. These sacred places serve as reminders of one’s spiritual purpose and the transformative potential of place in the Jain cosmos.