Temple Profile: Mandir Jain Tirth Shri Nakoda Ji
Location: The temple is located in Barmer District and is very famous. God Worshipped: Shri Nakoda Parshwanath
District: Barmer Road Distance from Jaipur: 460 Kms
Built in the year: 11th Century Nearest Airport: Jodhpur (125 kms)
By The temple is said to have been constructed in the eleventh century. Nearest Rly. Station: Balotra (13 kms)
       

Cause of Establishment:
 The temple has been built as a result of religious devotion and strong faith. The temple has about 246 inscriptions which amply show that over the centuries, the temple was extended, renovated, rebuilt and additions were made to it.

       
Brief of the Diety:

The main idol is that of Shri Nakoda Parshwanath. This statue was brought here from the village Nakoda which is near Sinduri., hence the place is called Nakoda Parshwanath temple. But this alone is not the attraction of the temple. The Nokaoda Bhaironji was installed by Acharya Shri Vijay Himachal Suri who also established idols of other Teerthankars in this temple.

Religious sect to which the temple belongs:

The temple belongs to the idol worshiping Jain Shwetamber sect, but in fact this is worshiped by all Jain and all Hindus.

Architecture of the Temple:
Important Architectural Characteristics:

The temple has a very high elaborate shikher which is a rare example of Architectural and sculptural elegance. There are unparalleled statuettes and other floral patterns. The temple in fact is treated as a pilgrimage and it is visited by all Janis, Hindus of the entire country.

Material of Construction:

Makrana marble and Jaisalmeri sand stone as also chhitar stone Jodhpur stone have been used in construction.

Total Construction Time: This is a very ancient temple and the construction work has been going over the centuries.
Religious aspects of temple:

This is a very ancient temple and the construction work has been going over the centuries. As has been said earlier, this place has become a pilgrimage that every Hindu, every Jain and every Sikh would like to pay here visit. The devotees believe that every particle of this wholly pilgrimage of Nakoda is sacred. This is a universal feeling that entry into the place a most pleasing, Elam and tranquility descends upon the visitor. A feeling of Devine bliss is around. This is also believed that who so ever is pays visit here, has his wishes fulfilled.

Unique features of the temple:
Festivals & Fairs in Temple (Main Events):

On every tenth day of the dark half of the month of paush, the birth anniversary of Lord Parshwanath is celebrated here with all gaiety and jubilance. Other festivals are also held from time to time drawing huge crowds.

Timings:
Morning Time: 6.00 am

Evening Time:

10.00 pm
Custom & Traditions of Temple:

All customs and traditions related to the temples are age old and they are strenuously followed. On the idol of Nakoka Bhairavji, oil is poured. This is the place where newly weds come to pay their first homage.

Details of Temple:
Verandah: yes
Garbh Grah: 15ft.x15ft.
Others: Bhojanshala and Dharmshalas.
Vandana (If any particular) in text:

Vandana and Artis are performed strictly in accordance with traditions.

Issues requiring global attention for conservation, protection and improvement of the temple:

Although the temple is an one but from time renovations and repairs and additions have been made to the temple. So it is in a very sound position. Even today the construction work is continuing.


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