Digambar Jain Atishaya Kshetra - Bh. Parshwanath

Pateria, Madhya Pradesh

This temple is more than 200 Years old made according to totally Indian Architecture. This was build, by Seth Radha Kishanjun Shah by the earnings of one day in the business of Cotton in V. S. 1839. Installation ceremony of this temple was organized under the graceful patronage of Garha Kota’s that time ruller Shri Harisinghjudeo Bundela that was motivate by the precept of Bhattarak Mahendrakeertiji.

It is said that in that function, Ghee became short for food, than by the order of Bhattarakji, the water of nearby pond was used in place of Ghee. This pond is known as Atishaya Kund. It is said that prayers and worship on first Sunday of every month is helpful for fulfillment of various desires of pilgrims. A miraculous pillar is also here that removes the various types of Malaria. This wonderful pillar was powered by the spells by Bhattarak Mahendrakeertiji.

The principal deity of Pateria is Lord Parshwanath (The 23rd Teerthankar). This idol is 7 feet in height in cross legged seating posture (Padmasana) build in Black Stone with three serpent hoods. Main temple is very attractive, its spire is 90 feet high surrounded by a thick wall.

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Address : Pateria, Garhakota, Sagar, Madhya Pradesh - 470229

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