Shri
Chandrapuri Tirth
Mulnayak | Tirth
| Historicity | Other Temples | Works of art and Sculpture | Guidelines | Trust
Mulnayak:
45 cms. high, white - colored
idol of Bhagawan Chandraprabha in the Padmasana Posture. (The idols of Bhagawan in the
Svetambar and Digambar temples are quite similar).
Tirth: It
is on the bank of the Ganga river near the Chandravati village.
Historicity: The history of this tirth begins from the times of
Bhagawan Chandraprabh, the eighth Tirthankara. This Holy Land is the place of the four
Kalyanakas - chyavan, birth, diksa and attainment of omniscience - of Bhagawan
Chandraprabh. This tirth is mentioned in ‘ Vividh Tirth Kalpa’ written by
Acharya Jinaprabhasurishvarji, in Jain, scriptures and in many tirthamaleas. In this tirth
there are many ancient hills if the archaic logical department undertakes research work,
many remains and other material can be found. The most valuable days in Bhagwan’s
Life passed here. This place, therefore, his a great significance. Every particle here
deserves adoration. Even today, under influence of the pure particles, pilgrims get
engrossed in prayer to Bhagawan, experience spiritual peace and make their life
successful.
Other Temples: At present, there are no other temples.
Works of art and Sculpture: The holy tirth on the bank of the Ganga river is
full of natural beauty, pure particles, delight and wonders and it is fit for sadden since
this is an ancient tirth, many remains can be found.
Guidelines: The nearest railway Kadipur is at a distance of 5
kilometers and Benaras is at a distance of 23 kilometers Bus service and private vehicles
are available. For Svtambare and Digamalars, there is a provision for board and lodging.
Trust: Shri Jain Svetambar Tirth Pedhi, Chandrapuri Tirth,
Gam: Chandravati, Dist. :Uttar Pradesh, India.
