Shri
Badnavar Tirth
Mulnayak
| Tirth | Historicity
| Other Temples | Works of art and Sculpture | Guidelines | Trust
Mulnayak: Nearly 120 cms. high, white-colored idol of
Bhagawan Adishvar in the Padmansana posture.
Tirth: It is in the Badnavar village on the mountanous
Vindhya range at a height of 1650 feet from the sea-shore.
Historicity: It is believed that nearly 2250 years ago, this
idol was installed by King Samprati, the grandson of Emperor Ashok. Formerly, there were
many temples here and this was a large city of Jains. It seems that this temple was
renovated many times. since this is a miraculous place, the idol is not broken though the
temple suffered many strokes. The last renovation was accomplished by the Sangha at the
hands of Shri Motivijayji in the year 1984 of the Vikram era. Even today many miracles
happen. The devotees always see three forms of God - childhood, youth and old age. Many
non-Jains also come here to bow their head to God. On the first day of the bright half of
the month of Bhadrapad every year, after the reading of God’s birth, small lamps are
waved before the idol by way of worship. At that time, water-drops are seen on the walls
of the cellar only on that particular day.
Other Temples: Besides this temple, there is another temple. It is also 200 years old.
There the doll of Manibhadravir is very ancient miraculous and impressive.
Works of art and Sculpture: The remains of the temple and some idols remind one
of its antiquity. Since the temple is renovated, not so much of the ancient art is seen.
Guidelines: The nearest railway station of Badnagar on the
dhar-Ratlam railway line, is at a distance of 26 kilometers and Ratlam is at a distance of
40 kilometers from this temple. Bus service and private vehicles are available. Board and
lodging provisions are there.
Trust: Shri Adinath Jain Svetambar Pedhi, Badnavar -
454660. Dist : Dhar, State : Madhya Pradesh, India.
