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Shri Amravati Tirth

Mulnayak | Tirth | Historicity | Other Temples | Works of art and Sculpture | Guidelines | Trust | Photo Gallery

Mulnayak: nearly 120 cms. High, black-colored idol of Bhagawan Chitamani Parshvanath in the Padmasana postures.
   
Tirth:
It is outside the village of Amaravati on the bank of the river Krishna.
 
Historicity: This ancient tirth belongs to the times of a 1000 years ago. The peaceful atmosphere of the beautiful place on the bank of the Krishna River is most suitable for sadhana. The idol is artistic and the atmosphere is pleasing. Compared to many other Hindu tirths of Andhra Pradesh, this is a very ancient tirth. The sweet rippling sound of the Krishna River, fives great place to the worshipping souls. In Andhra Pradesh, this is the only ancient tirth on a riverbank. On the tenth day of the bright half of the month of Magsar, a fair is held here every year.

Other Temples: There are no other temples.

Works of art and Sculpture: The natural scene of this tirth on the riverbank is beautiful and extraordinary. It is most suitable for sadhana; the idol of God is full of beauty and delight.

Guidelines: The nearest railway station of Gutur is at a distance of 25 kilometers. Bus service and private vehicles are available. Boarding and lodging provisions are there near the temple.

Trust: Shri Chintamani Parshvanath Jain Svetambar Pedhi, Amaravati - 522020. Dist : Guntar, State : Andhra Pradesh, India.


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