थिरुमलाई तीर्थ(तमिलनाडु)

Mulnayak:Two temples of Bhagwan Mahavir and Bhagwan Neminath.
How to reach: This Tirth is in arani circle, half way between arni and polur.From Pollur Taluka towards north-east at a distance of 12 km., there is ‘Vadmadimangal’ and from here at a distance of 5 km. this village is situated. From here 18 feet high statue of Bhagwan Naminath visible on a small hill.Students are being educated here and boarding and lodging is provided.
Art and architecture: Temple darshan Bhagwan parsvanath Shri neminath temple Paintings Bhagwan bahubali temples Yakshi ambika
Historicity: This Tirth is 2000 years old. One temple dedicated to Bhagwan Mahavir is in the foothills and the other temple dedicated to Bhagwan Neminathis called ‘Shikhamani Nadar’. The Hill is 350 yards high and is known for its caves and images in the caves. It is stated that acharaya kundkund had done tapasya at this place. The name of the ruler Kundeva Ginalayan is inscribed. Kundeva was a sister of king Chol. It is believed that this is the highest statue in Tamil Nadu. Below this hill there are two temples. In the caves, paintings of king Chol exists but are slightly damaged and some carving of idles on rock.

One Ruler says King Pallav’s wife Elay Manimagge had denoted sixty Gold coins and land for Ananda deep (Akhand deep) of this temple. The other Ruler says Arishtnami Acharya, disciple of Tirumelly Parvadimall had installed this statue.
Neminath Bhagwan is also known as ‘Shikhamaninather’. In this temple there are number of metal idles along with sasan Devi-Devtas’. There is small water fall, its water is used for the prayer of God. On the top of it, there is one small Parshvnath Jinalaya. There is rock on which three footprints are inscribed. It is believed, they are of Shri Veshbhacharaya, Sree Samantbhadracharaya and SreeVardutt Gandhar. This is a holy place. Thousands of Saint and Sadhus meditated here. It is believed, Pandav came over here, due to which idle of Bhagwan Neminath was built. It is also said, this fourth kaleen atishya holy place.
This is under and looked after by Archelogical Department of India. This is holy and worth seeing place. Climate is good. Every year, 3rd day after Sankranti, Bhagwan Neminath is decorated and thousands of Jain people participate in programme, although there are no Jain inhabitants. Just two years ago, Sharvanbelgolla’s bhatarak Sree Charukirti Maharaj established a Muth and installed his disciple Dhavalkirti Ji on this seat after awarding Diksha. Bhattakar Dhavalkirti ji is well conversant in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Kannad etc. He is very good Astrologer, Vastukala, Respectful and good orater. 10 Acre land has been purchased.
Trust:Sri kshetra arahanthagiri digamabara jain mutt- thirumalai, tamilnadu- phone 04181-44325 and 44433

चूलगिरी ( श्री बावनगजा जी ) तीर्थ

मूलनायक : भगवान आदिनाथ की खडगासन प्रतिमा लगभग 52 गज ऊंची।

How to Reach: It is on the highest Chulgiri peak of the Satpuda hill. The nearest railway station of Mahuva is at a distance of 130 kilometers, Khandva is at a distance of 185 kilometers and the nearest village of Badva is at a distance of 8 kilometers. The ascending road on the hill begins from this village. There are 800 steps for climbing the hill. Swinging cots are available for the old and the weak. Bus service and private vehicles are available for going to and coming from the foot of the hill. . There are board and lodging provisions.
Art and Architecture: Tirthanakar Charan of Muni meghnath and kumbhkaran

जैन मन्दिर, चूलगिरी

मुनिराज इन्द्रजीत,कुम्भकरण के चरण। उन्होंने यहीं से मोक्ष प्राप्त किया।

Historicity: The most sacred and highest peak (altitude 641 m)of Chulagiri Also called Bawangaja is crowned by a compact temple in which every availalble space along the inner walls is occupied by Jina images, free-standing and in high relief Hardly a day passes without family groups of pilgrims, after paying homage to the 25।6 m high rock-cut statue of Adinatha ascending the numerous flights of steps that take them up to this temple raised on a high plinth. Once there, an all-around grandiose view opens up for them. The centre of worship in this temple are not, however, the Jinas but a pair of footprints, carved from black stone and flanked by two snialldr ones, in the inner sanctum. According to a Digambara legend, it was here that Kumbhakama, the brother of Ravana and his son Indrajit attained salvation after they had accepted the teaching of the Tirthankaras and renounced violence. It is believed that this idol was made and installed nearly 3000 years ago. The stone inscriptions and the artistic images on the hill show the antiquity of this place. The world-famous idol is made from a single stone. Not only in India but in the whole world, it is difficult to find such a splendid, attractive and beautiful idol. On the face of the idol of Bhagawan Adinath in the Kayotsarga posture, there are expressions of detachment and peace. It arouses deep devotion in the heart of the pilgrim. The sculpture of this idol is extraordinary. Every organ and sub-organ is well-shaped. On the face, there are expressions, of aversion to worldly pleasures, compassion and a smile. The height of the idol which is 84 feet is, it seems, indicative of the prayer to liberate the devotees from 84 lakhas of yonis. In olden times, the length of hand was roughly called a gaj. Since this idol was nearly 52 hands high, the idol is called bavangajaji. Kumbhakarna, the younger brother of Ravana, the King of Shri Lanka and Indrajit, the son of Ravana together with many sadhus attained here the final liberation. Their ancient foot-idols are here. Every twelve years, the festival of Mahamastakabhisek is celebrated. On that occassion innumerrable pilgrims come here from the whole of India and get the benefit of God’s worship. On this hill, there are ten other temples and many ancient idols. The 400 cms high idol of Bhagawan Shantinath in the Khadgasana posture is extremely ancient. There are 21 other temples at the foot of the hill. From this hill one can see the river Narmada flowing in the front. The scene is indeed full of beauty and wonder.
Trust: Shri Chulgiri Digambar Jain Siddhakshetra (Bavanagajaji)Gam - Badvani 451551, Dist - Khargon, State : Madhya Pradesh, India.

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