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Shri Layja Tirth

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Mulnayak | Tirth | Historicity | Other Temples | Works of art and Sculpture | Guidelines | Trust

Mulnayak: Bhagawan Mahavir in the Padmasana posture.

Tirth: It is in the Layji village.

Historicity: The idol in this temple is of the times of King Samprati. This splendid temple was installed on the eleventh day of the bright half of the month of Magh in the year 1979 of the Vikram era. The idol of Bhagawan Risabhdev is to the right and the idol of Bhagawan Ajitnath is to the left of the Mulnayak Bhagawan Mahavir Swami. In the upper part of this vast splendid two-storied temple, there is a beautiful marble Samavasarana. Belonging to the times of King Samprati, there is an idol of Bhagawan Parshvanath.

Other Temples: There is no other temple.

Works of art and Sculpture: The idols of the times of King Samprati and the beautiful Samavasarana are really spectacular and beautiful.

Guidelines: This tirth is at a distance 17 kilometers from the Mandvi tirth. It is in the center of the village Layja. Bus service and private vehicles are available. There are boarding and lodging provisions. There is also an upasraya.

Trust: Shri Layja Kutch Visa Oswal Deravasi Jain Mahajan, Layja - 370475. Kutch, Gujarat State, India.


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