Shri
Mandavgadh Tirth
Mulnayak | Tirth
| Historicity | Other Temples | Works of art and Sculpture | Guidelines | Trust
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Mulnayak: Nearly 92 cms. high, white-colored idol of Bhagawan
Suparshvanath in the Padmansana posture.
Tirth: It is in a big fort named Mandu on a high peak of
the Vindhyachal mountain.
Historicity: It seems that the idol of Bhagawan Suparshvanath
was installed about the year 1472 of the Vikram era and afterwards the temple was
renovated. It is noteworthy that the whole city was got decorated by Pethad shah on the
occasion of greeting Dharmaghoshasurishvarji on his arrival. Samgram Soni of this place
wrote the book, Buddhisagar and got the Agams written in letters of gold. For this he was
highly honoured in the royal court of King Mohammed Khilji. There are many evidences
showing that in the past there were 700 Jain temples and Pausadhashalas. this was a
prosperous city inhabited by six lakh Jains. From every family a gold mohur and a brick
were given to a man who newly came to settle here. People of those days had such noble
feelings towards co-religionists.
Other Temples: There is another ancient temple of Bhagawan Shantinath in the compound of
this temple.
Works of art and Sculpture: Mandav is the present day Mandu. It is a very
ancient place, famous all over India. Remains of art are found here even today. Even in
Chaityavandan, there is a mention of Mandavgadh. This shows its antiquity.
Guidelines: The nearest railway station of Indore, is at a
distance of 88 kilometers and the large town Dhar is at a distance of 33 kilometers. Bus
service and private vehicles are available. Board and lodging provisions are there near
the temple.
Trust: Shri Jain Svetambar Tirth Pedhi, Mandavgadh, Mandu -
454010. Dist - Dhar, State : Madhya Pradesh, India.
Bhagawan Suparshvanath
