Vadali Jain Tirth - Bh. Parshwanath

Vadali, Sabarkantha, Gujarat-383235
Phone : 02778-22419

Location : This temple of Shri Amijhira Parshwanath Bhagwan, is located at Vadali Village, close to Vadali Railway Station, about 44 Kilometers from Himmat Nagar. This sacred place is on the Ahmedbad - Khedbrahama Road at a distance of 14 Kilometers from the temple of Idar. Bus services and taxi services are available at all these places. There are also Dharmashalas and Bhojansalas. The temple was built in 12th century. The idol is very impressive, majestic and miraculous.

History : It seems that the ancient name of this place was Valapalli. This temple of Bhagawan Parshvanath is supposed to belong to a period prior to the twelfth century. It is believed that once upon a time abundant nectar was oozing out of this idol. That is why the devotees began to call the idol Amizara Parshvanath. This idol is very miraculous. On an idol of the Nanasheha Village in Marwas, there is a mention of the Vatapalligachchha. At many places, the Acharya of Vatapalligachchha performed works religious significance. They are worth recording in history.

At present, there is also a splendid temple of Bhagawan Shantinath. There are 52 idols in it. There is also a temple of Bhagawan Adinath. It is believed that both these temples, belong to a period prior to the twelfth century.

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