Shri
Ramtek Tirth
Mulnayak
| Tirth | Historicity
| Other Temples | Works of art and Sculpture | Guidelines | Trust
| Photo Gallery
Mulnayak: Nearly 304 cms high, golden coloured idol of
Bhagawan Shantinath in the Kayotsarya posture.
Tirth: It is outside the Ramtek city.
Historicity: The history of this tirth is believed to belong to
the times of Bhagawan Munisuvrat, the 20th century according to the very ancient Jain
puranas or it belongs to the pre-historical times. In the Padmapuran written by Acharya
Raviseno is Vanshagiri, it is stated that Ramchandraji built a number of Jain temples.
This vanshagiri is named Ramtek. the idol of Bhagawan Shantinath installed in Ramtek is
believed to fulfil heart’s desires. On account of exaggerated influence of the idol,
this is also called Atishaya Kshetra.
Other Temples: Around this temple, there are eight temples. There is also a very
splendid and beautiful Manastambh and it is very ancient.
Works of art and Sculpture: the sight of there splendid and divine temples is
very beautiful and attractive. The architecture of the pinnacles of these temples is very
ancient, extraordinary and distinct.
Guidelines:
Ramtek, the nearest railway
station is at a distance of five kilometers. Bus service and private vehicles are
available. Board and loding provisions are there near the temple.
Trust: Shri 1008 Shantinath Digamber Jain Atishay Kshetra,
Ramtek - 441106, Dist - Nagpur. State : Maharastra, India.
