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Location:
Mahavirji
is located in the Chandanpur village on the bank of the
Gambhir river in Sawaimadhopur , Rajasthan. It is at a distance of 175
kilometers from Agra, 140 km from Jaipur and nearly 300 km from
Delhi. The nearest railway
station is, Mahavirji (Chandanpur) , 7 kilometers away
from this thirth. Bus service, and private vehicles from
every tirth and major cities like jaipur, kota, sawaimadhopur to this
place are available.
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Shree Digamber Jain Atishay Kshetra,ShreeMahavir Ji
is one the most popular Jain pilgrimages in Rajasthan. The white marble
temple of Shri Mahavirji is situated on the banks of the river Gambhir
. In the main shrine, the miraculous idol of Bhagwan Mahavir ji in Padmasana posture, coral colored made of sand stone is installed with Bhagwan Pushp Danta in
right side and Bhagwan Adinath’s idol in left side. The interior walls of the temple are also richly decorated with beautiful carvings.
The temple is decorated with three sky-high pinnacles. The temple is surrounded by
several Dharmashalas. The entrance gate of main temple is magnificent.
In the front of main gate of temple a 52 feet high Manstambha (Column of dignity) is standing.
On the top of it four beautiful and attractive idols of
Tirthankaras are installed in all directions.
Mahavirji fair: The
annual Mahavirji fair is held here from the thirteenth day of the bright half of the
month of Chaitra to the first day of the dark half of the month of
Vaishakh. The fair begins when the image of the deity is taken to the bank of river Gambhiri in a grand procession for Kalash
Abhishek in a golden chariot (rath) drawn by bullocks. |
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History:
Bhagwan Mahaveer’s miraculous idol discovered from the earth 400 years ago
from a hollow on the hill near the temple. The ancient idol of
the nineteenth century, is serene, and beautiful. The appearing of this
idol of Mahavir is related to a miracle. A tanner’s cow did not give
milk. On looking for the reason, it was found that the cow used to go and
stand on a hill and all her milk oozed out. The tanner had various doubts
but the could not know the reason. At last when digging was done on the
hill, an idol appeared. Hearing that an idol had appeared, worshippers
enthusiastically came rushing from far and wide. By merely bowing their
head to the idol, people had their wishes fulfilled. This splendid temple
was, therefore, built and the idol was installed. Even today, worshippers
who bow their head to the idol, feel boundless peace and their wishes are
fulfilled.
Impressed extremely by the idol, the kings of Jaipur donate the
expenses of the lamp, incense and other material for worshipping.
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Other Temple :
At Shri Mahaveerji, there are 4 more Jain temples:
Shantinath Jinalaya (Temple): Shantinath Jinalaya at Shantiveer Nagar.
In this Jinalaya Bhagwan Shantinath’s 28 feet high standing colossus is very beautiful. Idols of 24 Teerthankaras and their Shasan Deotas are also installed here. An attractive sky high Manstambha is also standing here.
Kirti Ashram Chaityalaya (Jain Temple): Kirti Ashram Chaityalaya
is located in front of Shri Shantinath Jinalaya.
Bhagwan Parshvanath Jinalaya: Bhagwan Parshvanath Jinalaya
also called ‘Kanch Ka Mandir’ due to a beautiful and attractive glass
work is situated in front of Sanmati Dharmashala. This temple
was constructed by Bramhacharini Kamla Bai.
Accommodations:
At Mahaveerji, there are 6 very big Dharmashalas with
all modern facilities. A Yatri Niwas has been constructed by Kshetra Committee, where food is available according to Jain tradition for pilgrims.
There are other restaurants also available in market. |
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Trust:
Shri Digambar Jain Atishaya Kshetra, Post : Shri Mahavirji (Chandanpur),
Swaminadhopur, - 322220 Rajasthan, India.
Phone: 07469-224323, +91-7469-224323,224339,224326
Fax : +91-7469-224960
website: www.Shrimahaveerji.org
E-mail: shrimahaveerji@redifmail.com
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