Shri Bhujpur Tirth
Mulnayak
Bhagawan Chintamani Parshvanath in the Padmasana posture.
Tirth
It is in the Bhujpur village.
Historicity
At the entrance of the village, on the wall of the temple, there is a painting of Vastupal Tejpal. it gives an idea of the antiquity and splendor of the temple. The temple is beautifully constructed. According to historical records, when the parents of Vastupal's died, he decided to go on a pilgrimage to Siddhachalji to soothe his grief. before going, he thought of burying his wealth under the ground. As he went to bury his wealth under a tree, he saw there a large copper vessel, full of wealth. Anupamadevi said to Vastupal "If you want to go to a low state of life, bury the wealth under the ground and if you want to go to a high state of life, beautify the hills with summits" As a result, the temples of Girnar and Delwada and the tirth of Bhujpur came into existence.
Other Temples
Besides, there is a modern two-storeyed temple. Bhagawan Mahavir Swami is the Mulnayak there. In the cellar, there is an idol of Bhagawan Kesariyaji. There is a great library, too.
Works of art and Sculpture
This temple of the Vikram era 1897, is very vast and splendid. It is very well structured and artistic. This temple of the small group of the five temples of Kutch-Bhuj is specially attractive. The semi-century festival of this temple was very propously celebrated recently. The highly architectural construction of this temple is the chief attraction of this Taluka.
Guidelines
This tirth is at a distance of 16 kilometers from the Mundra tirth and 42 kilometers from the Bhadreshvar tirth. Bus service and private vehicles are available. The pilgrimage is comfortable. There is an uparshraya in front of the temple. There are good boarding and lodging provisions.
Trust
Shri Chintamani Parshvanath Jain Derasar, Bhujpur, Taluka-Mundra - 370405, Gujarat State, India.