Mulnayak : ‘White - colored idol of Bhagawan Adishvar in the Padmasana posture.
Tirth : It is in the vast open space in the central part of the city of Bhavnagar.
Historicity : Maharaj Bhavasinhaji settled Bhavnagar in the year 1979 of the Vikram era. Previously, it was know as the village of Vadva. This place on the sea - shore is the center of all religious activities. There is a large population of Jains in the city and suburbs of Bhavnagar. here are also the jain Dharma Pracharak Sabha, the Atmanand Jain Bhavan Library, the Yashovijayaji Granthamala, the Jain dispensary, the Jain Kanyashala and the Jain boarding. Many Jain monthlies and weeklies are published here.
Other temples : In all, there are fourteen beautiful temples in Bhavnagar. The temple of Mahavir Swarni outside the city, is very splendid.
Works of art and sculpture : The city of Bhavnagar on the sea - shore is a very ancient port, famous for trade. Since there is a large population of Jains, there are many temples in Bhavnagar. Their workmanship and sculpture are very splendid.
Guidelines for pilgrims : The nearest railway station is the Bhavnagar station. There are very good facilities of dharmashalas, bhojanshalas etc.
Trust : The Bhavnagar Adinath Jain Trust, Bhavnagar, Gujarat State, India.
Monday, August 9, 2010
Shri Bodeli Tirth
Mulnayak : 104 cms. high, white - colored idol of Mahavir Swami in the Padmasana posture.
Tirth : It is in the center of the Bodeli town,
Historicity : This temple was formally installed by Acharya Vijayasamudrasurisvarji on the auspicious ninth day of the bright half of the mouth of Vaishakh in the year 2011 of the Vikram era. This temple is very high. The pedhi of this place is very well engaged in inducing thousands of Advisees and Parmar Kshatriyas of this place to adopt the Jain religion. This propagation work is very praiseworthy in the present times.
Other temples : There is no other temple
Works of art and sculpture : The new renovated Jain temple of this place is very artistic and beautiful. The idol of God is serene and beautiful.
Guidelines for pilgrims: Bodeli is the nearest railway station. This sacred place is on the Khandva - Vadodara high way. Transport facilities are available. The roads are good and there are dharmashalas and Bhojanashahals.
Trust : Shri Parmar Kshatriya Jain Dharmapracharak Sabha, Gam : - Bodeli : 391 135 Dist. : Vadodara, Gujarat State, India.
Tirth : It is in the center of the Bodeli town,
Historicity : This temple was formally installed by Acharya Vijayasamudrasurisvarji on the auspicious ninth day of the bright half of the mouth of Vaishakh in the year 2011 of the Vikram era. This temple is very high. The pedhi of this place is very well engaged in inducing thousands of Advisees and Parmar Kshatriyas of this place to adopt the Jain religion. This propagation work is very praiseworthy in the present times.
Other temples : There is no other temple
Works of art and sculpture : The new renovated Jain temple of this place is very artistic and beautiful. The idol of God is serene and beautiful.
Guidelines for pilgrims: Bodeli is the nearest railway station. This sacred place is on the Khandva - Vadodara high way. Transport facilities are available. The roads are good and there are dharmashalas and Bhojanashahals.
Trust : Shri Parmar Kshatriya Jain Dharmapracharak Sabha, Gam : - Bodeli : 391 135 Dist. : Vadodara, Gujarat State, India.
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