Shri Mandavgadh Tirth
Mulnayak
Nearly 92 cms. high, white-colored idol of Bhagawan Suparshvanath in the Padmansana posture.
Tirth
It is in a big fort named Mandu on a high peak of the Vindhyachal mountain.
Historicity
It seems that the idol of Bhagawan Suparshvanath was installed about the year 1472 of the Vikram era and afterwards the temple was renovated. It is noteworthy that the whole city was got decorated by Pethad shah on the occasion of greeting Dharmaghoshasurishvarji on his arrival. Samgram Soni of this place wrote the book, Buddhisagar and got the Agams written in letters of gold. For this he was highly honoured in the royal court of King Mohammed Khilji. There are many evidences showing that in the past there were 700 Jain temples and Pausadhashalas. this was a prosperous city inhabited by six lakh Jains. From every family a gold mohur and a brick were given to a man who newly came to settle here. People of those days had such noble feelings towards co-religionists.
Other Temples
There is another ancient temple of Bhagawan Shantinath in the compound of this temple.
Works of art and Sculpture
Mandav is the present day Mandu. It is a very ancient place, famous all over India. Remains of art are found here even today. Even in Chaityavandan, there is a mention of Mandavgadh. This shows its antiquity.
Guidelines
The nearest railway station of Indore, is at a distance of 88 kilometers and the large town Dhar is at a distance of 33 kilometers. Bus service and private vehicles are available. Boarding and lodging provisions are there near the temple.
Trust
Shri Jain Svetambar Tirth Pedhi, Mandavgadh, Mandu - 454010. Dist - Dhar, State : Madhya Pradesh, India. Phone: 07292 - 63229, 9589569690