Jhagadia Jain Tirth - Bh. Adinath

Jhagadia, Bharuch, Gujarat-393110
Phone : 02645-20883

This temple of Shri Adinatha Bhagwan is located at Jhagdia Village in Bharuch District. The temple was built in Samvata 1200. The idols were found in a field, which were installed in this temple. The place is at a distance of 32 kilometers from Bharuch on the Ankleshwar-Rajapipla railway line. Bus service and service of private vehicles are available. There are board and lodging facilities.

Mulnayak : Nearly 104 cms. high white-colored idol of Bhagawan Adinath.

History : The inscriptions on the idols reveal that they belong to the year 1200 of the Vikram era. They were formally installed by the then King Shri Gambhirsinhji on the fifth day of the dark half of the month of Magh in the year 1928 of the Vikram era and the temple was renovated by the Sangha in the year 1959 of the Vikram era. When Shravakas asked the King to give them the idols found from the hollow of the ground, the king said that it was a disgrace to the state to give the idols. He promised them that he would build another temple for Jains and give them trading facilities. Thus the king built the temple and looked after it for years. Such a history is rare to find.

Art Work : The summits of the temple and the outer arched gate are really wonderful.

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