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The Jain temples at Girnar attract devotees of both
Shwetambar and Digambar sects of Jainism. The Neminath Temple is the main
attraction of Girnar. It was built during 1128 AD to 1159 AD. The main temples are of Lord Neminath, Mallinath temple and Rishabhadev Temple.
Baghwan Neminath temple is the greatest temple on Girnar.
Neminath Temple:
The 22nd Tirthankara Neminath became an ascetic after he saw the slaughter of animals for food on his wedding. He
renounced all worldly pleasures and came to Mount Girnar to attain salvation.
Here, Bhagwan Neminath reached the highest state of enlightenment, Keval Gyan and Moksha, after great austerities.
In the rectangular Neminath temple there is an idol of Lord Neminath in black granite with jeweled eyes. There are
quadrangle courtyards, corridors and other shrines in the temple. The pillars are adorned with
intricate carvings of Jain Tirthankars. The ceilings bear carvings and
sculptures of Dancing Goddesses. His bride -to be also followed his path
of salvation and founded the Sandhvi Sangh.
Mallinath temple: The Mallinath
temple of the 19th Tirthankar Mallinath was constructed by Vastupal and Tejpal in 1231 AD. The idol of Bagnwan Mallinath is shown in blue color
Rishabhadev Temple, situated nearby, is in golden color.
Another Jain temple in the region is the Parshwanath Temple. It was built in the 15th century.
Tonks:
There are 5 tonks on the
hill. One has to climb 4400 steps to reach first tonk; 900 steps from 1st to 2nd tonk; 700 steps fron 2nd to 3rd;
2500 steps for 3rd to 5th and 1499 steps from 1st to sahartaramavan. 3rd to 4 th tonk is to be covered on natural way climbing the stones.
First Tonk: The first Tonk is that of Tirthankar Neminath.
After climb of about 2 miles, one could see a digamabar jain temple and a cave called rajulmati
cave where Rajulmati has done penanace and tap at this place. There is samll temple where
120 cms idol of Bhagwan Bahubali and footprints of kundkund Acharaya. In the temple, the idol of Bhagwan Neminath
(Vikram 1924) is on the main vedi. The idols of Parsvanath and neminath are also
there. There is stream called gomukhi ganga and nearby the footprints of 24 tirthanakaras are available.
Second tonk: The second Tonk is that of Shree Ambaji.
After 900 steps there are the footprints of muni Anirudhhkumat and temple of Devi Ambika
Third tonk: The third Tonk is called 'Oghad Shikhar' where the foot-prints of Lord Neminath have been ceremoniously installed.
Here the footprints of Muni Sambukkumar are installed, who attained nirvana here.
Fourth tonk: Here the footprints of pradhyman kumar-son of lord krishna are installed who attained nirvana from this place.
Fifth tonk: Here the footprints of Bhagwan Neminath are installed
and an digamabar idol of Bhagwan neminath on this tonk.
Trust:
Shri Bandilal Digamabar Jain Dharamshala; Shri girnar (junagarh) Gujrat
Shree Digambar Jain Siddha Kshetra Girnar Ji,
Girnar, District Junagarh (Gujrat) Pin-362001
Phone-0285-2654108, 2621519
Tourist Information Centers
1. Tourist Information Center, 216-217, Kanishka Shopping Plaza, Ashok Road,
New Delhi-Phone No 011-23368371
2 Gujrat state Tourist information centre.
Gandhinagar : - Nigam Bhawan,
Sector 16, Gandhinagar - 382016 Ph. 02712-22523
Accomodation: Boarding Lodging for 500 persons available on payment basis.
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