Shri Siddhavatkut Teerth
Mandhata-Omkareshwar
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Jain Idol |
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Nearly 121 cms. high, black-colored idol of Bhagawan Mahavir Swami in the Kayotsarga posture.
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Jain Teerth |
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It is on a small hill on the bank of the river Narmda near the village Omkareshvar.
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Speciality of Jain Teerth |
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Since this tirth is near the meeting-place of the rivers Narmada and Kaveri and among the hills, the scene is beautiful beyond description. Its antiquity strikes one on seeing the idol. The sculpture and artistry of those days are matchless.
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Managing Trust |
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Shri Digambar Jain Siddhakshetra Siddhavarkut |
Management Details of Jain |
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Shri Digambar Jain Siddhakshetra Siddhavarkut, Mandhata-Omkareshwar, Dist, East Nimad, State : Madhya Pradesh, India |
Geographical Details |
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Historical Details |
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This tirth is believed to be very ancient. There is an inscription of the year 11 of the Vikram era. There are also inscriptions on the idols of other temples. The last renovation of this temple of accomplished in the year 1951 of the Vikram era. Here two Chakravartis, Santkumar and Madva and ten Kamdevs together with many sadhus attained the final liberation. This is mentioned in the Nirvan Kand and Jain scriptures. A fair is held here from the thirteenth day to the fifteenth day of the bright half of the month of Fagan. |
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Last Chaturmast |
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Some other important Information
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Telephone |
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Post Office |
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Mandhata-Omkareshwar |
Railway Station |
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From this tirth on the Khandva - Indore |
Airport |
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Road Route |
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Omkareshvar road is at a distance of 11 kilometers. Bus service and private vehicles are available. On the river bank there are boats to ferry one to the other bank. There is a dharmashala here. In Omkareshvar too, there are board and lodging provisions.
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Tehsil |
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District |
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East Nimad |
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Madhya Pradesh |
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India |
Hospital |
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Tourist Place Nearby |
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Other Teerths |
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Besides this, there are ten temples.
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Other Teerths Nearby |
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