Shri
Purimtal Tirth
Mulnayak
| Tirth | Historicity
| Other Temples | Works of art and Sculpture | Guidelines | Trust
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Mulnayak: Nearly 60 cms. high, white - colored idol of
Bhagawan Adishvar in Padmasana Posture. (A Svetambar Temple)
Idol of Bhagawan Adishvar in the Padmasan posture. (A Digambar temple)
Tirth: It is in the Allahabad city.
Historicity: The ancient history of this tirth begins from the
times of Bhagawan Adinath. in olden times, this tirth was known by the name Prayag. The
tree under which Bhagawan attained omniscience is here. It is called ‘Akshray
Vatavruksha’. In the Tirthamala of the year 1556 of the Vikram era, there is a
mention of wooden sandals of Bhagawan under this tree. But at present the wooden Sandals
are not there. The special features of this holy tirth on the confluence of the holy
rivers of India namely, the Ganga, the Yamuna and the Saraswati, are beyond description.
This is the Holy Land of Bhagawan’s attainment of omniscience of the first
samavasarana made by gods headed by Indra and others, of attainment of Matamarudeva’s
omniscience, of the first sermons of Bhagawan, of the establishment of the fourfold
sangha, of foundation of doctrines of the Jain religion, of origin of rules and
restraints, vows and great vows etc. It is here that the Gaumukh Yaksa and goddess
Pratichakra (Chakreshvari) become Shsandev and Shasanadevi respectively. This is the land
of wanderings of many Tirthnakai. Every particle of this tirth on the confluence of the
three rivers, is holy. the Ashram of Bhardavaj Muni and the Lakshagaru built by the
architect Maya to kill the Pandavas were here. There is an extraordinary mention of this
tirth in the ‘Vividh Tirth Kalpa’ written in the 14th century and
many other tirthmalas. This is sacred place of Hindus, too. The Kumbamela is held here
once every twelve years. Lakhs of devotees bathe here in the confluence of the rivers and
think that they are blessed.
Other Temples: Besides, there is a Panchavati temple of Digembars.
Works of art and Sculpture: Here is a museum run by the municipality. There is
in it a beautiful collection of many ancient Jain works of art and idols. it is very
spectacular. In the fort here there is a pillar built by King Samprati. On it, there are
inscriptions glorifying King Samprati and his career. This temple on the confluence of the
three holy rivers, immerges the souls of devotees in the worship of Bhagawan. Words fail
to describe this holy tirth which is full of many special features.
Guidelines: The nearest railway station of Allahabad is at a
distance of 4 kilometers. For Svetambars and Digambars, good board and lodging provisions
are available near the temple.
Trust: Shri Risabhdev Swami Jain Svetambar Mandir, 120, Bai
Baug, Opp. Gwalior State Mandir, Allahabad, State : Uttar Pradesh, India.
Bhagawan Parshvanath
