Valam Jain Tirth - Bh. Neminath

Address : Valam, Taluka : Visnagar, Mehsana, Gujarat-384310

Guidelines : Visnagar, the Nearest Railway Station is 10 Kilometers away and Unza is 11 Kilometers away. Bus and service are available. Since the temple is in a small street, vehicle are stopped at a distance. Near the temple, there are dharmashalas and bhojanshalas.

Mulnayak : Nearly 90 cms. high, black - colored. Idol of Bhagawan Neminath in the Padmasana posture.

History : This place has a very ancient history. It is said that in ancient times, three idols were got installed by Shravak Ashadhi and this idol is one of the three. The artistry of the idol and many artistic remains found around the village, prove that this is a very ancient sacred place. It is difficult to find such ancient and beautiful idols elsewhere. The birth - day of this temple is celebrated every year on the sixth day of the bright half of the moth of Vaishakh.

Art Work : This idol of Bhagawan Neminath is vivid and ancient. Its artistry is heart - warming. It is difficult to find else where such an ancient idol.

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