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Shri Kolargadh Tirth

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

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

Tirth: At 12 kilometers from Shihor among the hills.

Historicity: Looking to the art of the idol and the place, the temple seems to be very ancient. It is believed that this splendid and very beautiful idol belongs to the times of King Samparti. There are inscriptions of the year 1721 and 1858 of the Vikram era. It is believed that the temple was renovated then. Pearlups this was once a prosperous great tirth but its detailed history is not available. This is an extraordinary place, best suited to scriptural study.

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

Works of art and Sculpture: The scene of the temple among hills, is very charming and beautiful. The idol is charming and attractive. One should not miss the chance of pilgrimaging this ancient tirth is full of natural beauty. Every year a fare is held on the fifteenth day of the bright half of the months of Chaitra and Kartak and on the eighth day of the dark half of the month of Fagan.

Guidelines:
Shirohi Road is the nearest railway station. It is 32 kilometers on the Shirohi - Shivang road. Bus service and private vechiles are available. There are good boarding and lodging provisions.

Trust: Shri Adinath Jain Savetambar, Tirth Pedhi, Kolargadh, Dist. : Shirohi, Rajasthan State, India.


Shri Adinath Bhagwan Mandir - Kolargadh



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