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Shri
Jiyaganj Tirth
Mulnayak
| Tirth | Historicity
| Other Temples | Works
of art and Sculpture | Guidelines
| Trust | Photo
Gallery
Mulnayak:
Nearly 38 cms. high, white - colored idol of Bhagawan Sambhavanath in the
Padmasana Posture.
Tirth:
It is on the main road of the Jiyaganj Village.
Historicity:
OF the group of the five tirths of West bangal, this is a chief tirth. It
is believed that the temple was built nearly 150 years ago. The idol is
very ancient. Many rich Jain merchants came to settle here. This city,
therefore, became rich and prospersons. In this tirth, many rich Jain
merchants participated in religious activities and activities of human
welfare. This is a noteworthy fact.
Other
Temples:
There are three other temples at present.
Works
of art and Sculpture:
The building style of the chief temple of Bhagawan Sambhavanath is
extraordinary and distinct. The steps are wide and the gate is large and
artistic. The outside scene of the temple looks like that of a place or a
museum. The art of the idol is spectacular. In the temple of Vasupujaya
Bhagawan nearly the hand - painted ancient paintings are very beautiful
and splendid.
Guidelines:
The nearest railway station of Jiyaganj is at a distance of two
kilometers, Murshidabad is at a distance of nearly 4 kilometers and
Barhampur is at distance of nearly 20 Kilometers. Bus services and private
vehicles are available. In the compound of the temple of Vasupujaya Swami,
there are boading and lodging provisions and there is also an ayambishala,
Pilgrims are given food for using on the journey.
Trust:
Shri
Sambhavanath Bhagawan, Jain Mandir, Oswal Patti, Jiyaganj, Dist :
Mushirabad, State : West Bengal, India.
Bhagawan
Sambhavanath
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