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Shri Dhanari Tirth

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Mulnayak: Nearly 60 cms, high,white-colored idol of Bhagawan Shantinath in the Padmasana posture.

Tirth: It is in the Purohit street in the Dhanari village on the bank of the Banas river.

Historicity: This tirth is proved to belong to a period prior to the year 1348 of the Vikram era. The ancient Mulnayak was Bhagawan Adishwar. Perhaps, the idol of Bhagawan Shantinath was installed at some time of renovation. The last renovation was accomplished by Acharya Vijayjinendrasurishvarji in the year 2006 of the Vikram era. The seat of the Pujyas of the Tapagachchhiya Kamalakalash branch is here. It is regarded as a branch of the seat at Patan. A flag is hoisted on the temple every year on the tenth day of the bright half of the month of Vaishakh.

Other Temples: There are small temples in a garden nearby. There are in them the foot-idols of predecessors of His Holiness Mahendrasurisvarji.

Works of art and Sculpture: The idol of God is very beautiful, attractive and delightful.

Guidelines: Sarupaganj, the nearest railway station, is at a distance of two kilometers. Bus service and private vehicles are available. boarding and lodging provisions are there in the village.

Trust: Shri Parasotamdas Paramanandji Jain Pedhi, Dhanari, Dist : Shirohi, State : Rajasthan, India.


Bhagwan Shantinath


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