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Shri
Varang Tirth
Mulnayak
| Tirth | Historicity
| Other Temples | Works
of art and Sculpture | Guidelines
| Trust | Photo
Gallery
Mulnayak:
Black-colored idol of Bhagawan Parshvanath in the Kayotsarga posture.
Tirth:
It is at the foot of the hills in the center of the lake outside the
village of Varang.
Historicity:
This temple is known as Jalmandir of southern regions. In the year 1711 of
the Yikra era, Muni Shilvijay came here on a pilgrimage. In the past, this
was a rich and prosperous city. On the hills here, there were sixty
temples. This is an ancient tirth in Karnatak. At present, hundreds of
people come here on Fridays for worship. They get absorbed in worship in
order to fulfill their wishes.
Other
Temples:
At present, besides Jalmandir, there are two other temples.
Works of art and Sculpture:
Like the peaks of temples in Nepal, the peak of this temple is built in a
special style. In the midst of natural beauty and peace, this tirth
presents beautiful specimens of works of art.
Guidelines:
The nearest
railway station of Karkal is at a distance of 16 kilometers and Mangalore
is at a distance of 68 meters. Bus service and private vehicles are
available. Boarding and lodging provisions are there.
Trust:
Shri Digambar
Jain Mandir, Varang, Dist: South Karana State: Karnatak, India.
Bhagawan
Parshvanath
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