Shri
Kshatriyakund Tirth
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Mulnayak: Nearly 60 cms. high, black-colored idol of Bhagawan
Mahavir Swami in the Padmasana posture.
Tirth: It is on the hill of the thick forest at a distance
of 5 kilometers from the foot of Kshatriyakund.
Historicity: This tirth belongs to a period earlier than the
times of the last Tirthankara Bhagawan Mahavir. It was the capital of King Siddhartha, the
father of Bhagawan Mahavir, King Siddhartha’s wife Trishala was the daughter of King
Chetak. Bhagawan was born of her. When Bhagawan was in her womb, Trishalamata saw fourteen
great dreams. Money and corn increased. Everywhere in the kingdom peace and happiness
increased. Therefore, on the twelfth day of his birth, Bhagawan was given the name,
‘Vardhman’. Bhaagwan was married to Yashodadevi, daughter of King Samarvir.
Bhagawan had no love for worldly pleasures. With permission of his elder, brother
Nandivardhan, he took diksa on the auspicious tenth day of the dark half of the month of
Kartak in the year 513 of the vikram era. Bhagawan was then 30 years old. Bhagawan thus
passed 30 years of his life on this holy land. Three Kalyanaks of Bhagawan happened here.
Every particle of this land is, therefore, sacred and this tirth has a great significance.
Even today the calm and serene atmosphere of this place sets the stream of devotion to
God, flowing in the human heart and forgetting worldly affairs, man gets engrossed in
worship of god. Even today, a touch of this sacred tirth thrills men.
Other Temples: On the Kshatriyakund hill, this is the only temple but at the foot of the
hill, there are two small temples. There is an idol of Bhagawan Mahavir in the temple at
the birth-place of Mahavir. There is also temple in Lachhavad.
Works of art and Sculpture: The natural beauty on the hill at a height of
nearly 5 kilometers from its foot, is very peaceful, pure and suitable for sadhana. The
ancient delightful idol of Bhagawan Mahavir here is very artistic and spectacular. The
mere sight of the idol thrills the pilgrims with joy. There are many ancient ruined
buildings near the temple. They remind one of the ancient places of Kumargram, Mahankund,
Bramankund, Morak etc. The two temples at the foot of the hill are called Chyavan Kalyanak
and diksa Kalyanak. The temples on the high hill surrounded by trees and hills are
extraordinarily splendid. There is an ancient pinnacled temple in Lachhavad. In it there
are two idols - one made of stone and one made of metals.
Guidelines: The nearest railway station Jamari and Kyub are at
a distance 30 kilometers. Kshatriyakund Giriraj is at a distance 5 kilometers from the
foot of the hill. Lachhavad is at a distance of 5 kilometers from the foot of the hill.
Bus service and private vehicles are available. Board and lodging provisions are there.
Trust: Shri Jain Svetambar Sangha, Lachhavad, Dist -
Munger, State : Bihar, India.
Bhagawan Mahavir Swami
