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Shri
Shravasti Tirth
Mulnayak
| Tirth | Historicity
| Other Temples | Works
of art and Sculpture | Guidelines
| Trust | Photo
Gallery
Mulnayak:
Nearly 105 cms. high, white - colored idol of Bhagawan Sambhhavanath in
the Padmasana posture (A Daigambar temple)
Tirth:
It is on the main road in the village Shravasta
Historicity:
The ancient history of this tirth belongs to the times of Bhagawan
Adishvar. This is the Holy Land of all the four Kalyanakas – chayan,
birth, diksa and attainment of omniscience of Bhagawan Sarambhanath. There
is a mention that Emperor. Ashok and King Samprati built many temples and
stupas here. Around the year 900 A. D., all the kings here were Jains. The
brave kings conquered many regions of India, defeated the Muslim invaders
and protected the tirths that uphold the glory of Hindus. As mentioned in
the ‘Bruhatkalpa’ and various kalpas of the fourteens century the name
of the city of Shravasta was ‘Mahid’. There are subsequent mentions
showing that the name of this city was ‘Sahetmahet’. There is also a
mention that in ancient times a vast fort enclosed this city and there
were in it temples containing many idols of devkulikas. Under influence of
the yeksa ManiBhadra at Sunset after the waving of highest before the
idols and at sunrise automatically get closed and opened. This was the
land where Goshalak released tejoleshya on Bhagawan Mahavir. Munishri
Kapilkevli attained the final liberation on this land. There are mentions
that the brave Jain kings of this place did here many religious activities
every atom and molecule of this land was purified by the touch of
Paramatma’s feet. That is the reason why this land deserves to esteemed
and worshipped.
Other
Temples:
Besides this, there is at present another Svetambar temple. There is a
half - naked idol in a temple, which is known to stand on the birthplace
of Bhagawan Sambhavanth.
Works of art and Sculpture:
During digging in ‘Sahetmahet’ near the Shrawasti city, many ancient
idols and inscriptions were found. They are now kept in museums of Mathura
and Lucknow. Near the Mahat fort an ancient temple is found which is
regarded as the birthplace of Bhagawan Sambhavanath. It is at present
under supervision of the archaeological department. All these sighty
sculpture art Ancient ruins spread over miles and miles are known by the
name Sahtmahet. Even at present, the archaoeligcal department of the
Indian Govt. is digging and doing research work.
Guidelines:
The nearest
railway station of Balrampur is at a distance of 17 kilometers and Ayodhya
is at a distance of 110 kilometers. Bus service and private vehicles are
available. Boarding and lodging provisions are there.
Trust:
Shri Digambar
Jain Tirth Kshetra Commitee, Shravasti Dist. Baharaich, State :-
Upparpradesh, India.
Bhagawan
Sambhhavanath
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