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Shri
Purimtal Tirth
Mulnayak
| Tirth | Historicity
| Other Temples | Works
of art and Sculpture | Guidelines
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Mulnayak:
Nearly 60 cms. high, white - colored idol of Bhagawan Adishvar in
Padmasana Posture. (A Svetambar Temple)
Idol of Bhagawan Adishvar in the Padmasan posture. (A Digambar temple)
Tirth:
It is in the Allahabad city.
Historicity:
The ancient history of this tirth begins from the times of Bhagawan
Adinath. in olden times, this tirth was known by the name Prayag. The tree
under which Bhagawan attained omniscience is here. It is called ‘Akshray
Vatavruksha’. In the Tirthamala of the year 1556 of the Vikram era,
there is a mention of wooden sandals of Bhagawan under this tree. But at
present the wooden Sandals are not there. The special features of this
holy tirth on the confluence of the holy rivers of India namely, the Ganga,
the Yamuna and the Saraswati, are beyond description. This is the Holy
Land of Bhagawan’s attainment of omniscience of the first samavasarana
made by gods headed by Indra and others, of attainment of Matamarudeva’s
omniscience, of the first sermons of Bhagawan, of the establishment of the
fourfold sangha, of foundation of doctrines of the Jain religion, of
origin of rules and restraints, vows and great vows etc. It is here that
the Gaumukh Yaksa and goddess Pratichakra (Chakreshvari) become Shsandev
and Shasanadevi respectively. This is the land of wanderings of many
Tirthnakai. Every particle of this tirth on the confluence of the three
rivers, is holy. the Ashram of Bhardavaj Muni and the Lakshagaru built by
the architect Maya to kill the Pandavas were here. There is an
extraordinary mention of this tirth in the ‘Vividh Tirth Kalpa’
written in the 14th century and many other tirthmalas. This is
sacred place of Hindus, too. The Kumbamela is held here once every twelve
years. Lakhs of devotees bathe here in the confluence of the rivers and
think that they are blessed.
Other
Temples:
Besides, there is a Panchavati temple of Digembars.
Works
of art and Sculpture:
Here is a museum run by the municipality. There is in it a beautiful
collection of many ancient Jain works of art and idols. it is very
spectacular. In the fort here there is a pillar built by King Samprati. On
it, there are inscriptions glorifying King Samprati and his career. This
temple on the confluence of the three holy rivers, immerges the souls of
devotees in the worship of Bhagawan. Words fail to describe this holy
tirth which is full of many special features.
Guidelines:
The nearest railway station of Allahabad is at a distance of 4 kilometers.
For Svetambars and Digambars, good Boarding and lodging provisions are
available near the temple.
Trust:
Shri Risabhdev
Swami Jain Svetambar Mandir, 120, Bai Baug, Opp. Gwalior State Mandir,
Allahabad, State : Uttar Pradesh, India.
Bhagawan
Parshvanath
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