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Shri Tera Tirth

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

Mulnayak: Nearly 68 cms. high, white - colored idol of Bhagawan Jiravala Parshvanath in the Padmasana posture.
  
Tirth:
It is in the center of the village of Tera

Historicity: Since this temple belongs to the group of the five temples of Abdasa, it has a special significance. It is believed that the idol of this temple was formally installed by King Samprati. This temple was rebuilt in the year 1915 of the Vikram era and in the year 2027, its last renovation was accomplished under the auspices of Acharya Gunasagarsurishvarji. The workmanship of the nine peaks in this sacred place, is very famous. In the chief temple, there are six small temples. In the temple, there are wall - paintings of sacred places.

Other Temples: In front of the temple, there is an ancient glass temple of Bhagawan Shamaliyaji Parshvanath. The idol is very splendid.

Works of art and Sculpture: The craftsmanship and sculpture of the nine peaks of the temple are excellent. The outside scence of the temple is romantic. The wall - pictures in the library are worth seeing.

Guidelines: The nearest railway station of Bhuj as at a distance 84 Kilometers. Buses and taxies are available vehicles. Nalia, the neighboring sacred place is at a distance of 13 kilometers. There are facilities for lodging and boarding.

Trust: Shri Jirawala Parshvanath Jain Derasar Trust, Tera : 370 660 Taluka : Abdasa. Dist : Kutch, Gujarat State, India


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