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      Shri Shiyani Tirth                              

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

Mulnayak: Nearly 32 cms. high, white - colored idol of Bhagawan Shantinath in the Padmasana posture.

Tirth: It is in the village of Shiyani.

Historicity: This sacred place is very ancient. It seems to have been renovated many times, The beautiful chief idol of Bhagawan Shantinath was formally installed by King Samrpati. This is why it is specially significant. The oldest temple of the Surendranagar district, Shiyani attracts Jain and non - Jain devotees. A fair is held here every year on the fifth day of the bright half of the month of Magsar.

Other Temples: At present, there is no other temple in this sacred place.

Works of art and Sculpture:  The artistic Idol is very beautiful and attractive.

Guidelines    The nearest railway station of Limbdi is at a distance of 13 kilometers. Buses and taxis are available vehicles. There is a good road leading to the temple. Near the temple there is a dharmashala and also there is a bhojanashala.                                                                  
Trust: Shri Shiyani Jain Sangha, Shiyani, Taluka-Limdi, Dist. Surendranagar, Gujarat State, India.


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