Digambar Jain Tirth - Bh. Chandaprabhu

Alwar, Rajasthan

Location : 55 Kilometers Away From Alwar. Nearest Rail Station Khairthal is at Distance Of 27 Kilometers.

The old name of this place is Dehra. Prior to emersion of main Idol of Bhagwan Chaqndra Prashvanath Atisaya Kshetra in ancient time. The transcendental idol of Bhagwan Chandraprabhu was emerged from earth on 16-08-1956 and after construction of a magnificent temple, it was placed in a big hall. In February, 1972 one more idol of Bhagwan Chandraprabhu 9" high was excavated and placed in an another altar. The cutting glass work in this temple is very charming. Electrically operated museum has recently been started where the peeps related to the life of Bhagwan Mahaveer have been described.

One old temple is in the town, dedicated to Bhagwan parshwanath. In this temple also one idol of Bhagwan Neminath is full of Atishaya.

Residential facilities are available in the courtyard of new temple having modern type of rooms with full facilities. One Old Dharamshala is in the way of old temple. Free lording arrangement with the courtesy of Smt. Kamladevi Gangwal, W/o Shri Poonamchand of Jharia.

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Address : Ward No. 9, Karmchri Awas, Tijara, Alwer, Rajasthan - 301411, Tele : 080582-18707

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