Gujarat : Shiyani - Jain Tirth - Bh. Shantinath
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Shiyani - Jain Tirth - Bh. Shantinath
Shiyani, Surendra Nagar, Gujarat-363421 Main Idol : Nearly 32 cms. high, white - colored idol of Bhagawan Shantinath in the Padmasana posture. Location : The temple of Shri Shantinatha Bhagwan is located at Shiyani Village, about 13 Kilometers from Limbadi Railway Station. Buses and taxis are available vehicles. There is a good road leading to the temple. Near the temple there is a Dharmashala and also there is a Bhojanashala. The temple is very ancient but the exact period of its installation is not known. History : This sacred place is very ancient. It seems to have been renovated many times, The beautiful chief idol of Bhagawan Shantinath was formally installed by King Samrpati. This is why it is specially significant. The oldest temple of the Surendra Nagar district, Shiyani attracts Jain and Non - Jain Devotees. A fair is held here every year on the fifth day of the bright half of the month of Magsar. The artistic Idol is very beautiful and attractive.
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