| Cause
of Establishment: |
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In
the 17th century the idol of Bhagwan Mahabirji appeared miraculously
from earth as a result of which this place was
declared Atishya Kshetra or place extraordinary.
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| Brief
of the Diety: |
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For the last three centuries the place has been a center
of Jain faith. Popular belief goes that the idol
appeared from ground in a miraculous way. Shri Amar Chan
Bilala, a Digambar Jain of the village Basawa got the
temple constructed here. Gradually this developed into
the present splendidly sprawling campus.
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| Religious
sect to which the temple belongs: |
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The
temple has belonged to the Jain Community and Hindus in
general and Digambar Jain community in particular.
Digambar Janis have had a sway on all properties of this
temple worship, oblation, festivals are held as per laid
doctrine laid down for the Digambar sect of Janis.
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| Architecture
of the Temple: |
| Important
Architectural Characteristics: |
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The style of architecture is largely Jain style in
character. Marble has been used in construction.
Exquisitely elegant carvings on marble lend an exotic
grace. Pictorial depictions on walls represent
mythological themes there are beautiful golden oil
paintings and gold-work on canopies and walls. The
visitor is enthralled by the soul captivating beauty of
the whole conception of the edifice. Three pinnacles
bearing golden kalash attract the visitors from a
distance. The rectangular edifice of marble and artistic
delineation of religious themes in golden drawing in the
circumambulatory path create a spiritual environment Red
stone and marble have been used in construction.
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| Material
of Construction: |
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| Total
Construction Time: |
People
believe the place to be 400 years old. Reconstruction,
alteration and modifications from time to time have also
taken place. |
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| Religious
aspects of temple: |
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A
central of vibrant spiritual life, worship and
ritualism.
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| Unique
features of the temple: |
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A very big annual fair takes place here. Millions of
people then visit this temple. The temple trust extends
various charitable and philanthropic services such as
dispensary, aushadhalaya, school, library,
rehabilitation of the invalids, promotion and extension
of education, scholarships, cultural and literary
activities and research and study in Prakrit language.
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| Festivals
& Fairs in Temple (Main Events): |
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1. A
big fair from 13th bright day of Chaitra to third day of
the dark half of Baisakh., Mahabir Nirvan day
celebration the fifteenth day of the dark half of kartik
i.e. Deepawali.
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| Timings: |
| Morning
Time: |
5.00
am |
Evening
Time:
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10.00
pm |
| Custom
& Traditions of Temple: |
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Digambar
Jain traditions and customs are followed here.
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| Details
of Temple: |
| Sanctrum: |
1 |
| Sanctorumg: |
1 |
| Vandana
(If any particular) in text: |
| Issues
requiring global attention for conservation, protection
and improvement of the temple: |
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The temple is sail to be 400 years old. An emerald stone
idol of Shri Mahabirji, the twenty forth Tirthankar is
enshrined in the sanctum sanctorum. A 52 feet high
artistic marble pillar bears four statuettes of
Tirthankars.
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