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Shri Kashindra Tirth

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

Mulnayak: 75 cms high,white-colored idol of Bhagawan Shantinath in the Padmasana posture.

Tirth: It is in the Kashindra village.

Historicity: There is an inscription showing that the ancient name of this place was Kashihrud. In this temple, there is a small temple which has on it an inscription of the year 1091 of the Vikram era. According to the inscription on the seat of Mulnayak, this temple was renovated and the idol was installed in the year 1234 of the Vikram era. The donation given by brave Shravakas during the battle between Shahbuddhin Ghori and King Dharavarsa, for the protection of this tirth, deserves to be mentioned. Under inspiration of Acharyas, the Shravakas of this place participated in religious activities and showed the influence of religion. A flag is hoisted every year on the tenth day of the bright half of the month Vaishakh.

Other Temples: At present, there is no other temple.

Works of art and Sculpture: The scene of this ancient temple is very beautiful. There are no idols in other small temples. The parikarayukta idol beside the ancient and artistic idol of Bhagawan Shantinath is very delightful and emotional.

Guidelines:  The nearest railway station of Abu Road is at a distance of 16 kilometers. This tirth is on the Shirohi-Abu Road. The river of Banas passes through it. Bus service and private vehicles are available. There is no good lodging accommodation.

Trust: Shri Shantinath Bhagawan Jain Derasar Pedhi, Kashindra, Taluka :- Pindavada, Dist - Shirohi, State- Rajasthan, India.


Bhagawan Shantinath


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