Shri Hathundi Teerth ( Rata Mahaveerji)
Bijapur
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Jain Idol |
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Idol of Shri Mahaveer Bhagwan is made of bricks, sand and calcium, having bloodish red colour ( rata) and hence also called as Rata Mahaveerji, about 135 cms in height, the idol is in padmasan position. The Lanchhan of Bhagwan Mahaveerji, the Lion, has its head of Elephant. |
Jain God Desc |
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V.S. 370 |
Jain Teerth |
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As per Shashtras, this city was also known as Hastikundi, Hathiundi, Hastkundika etc. According to Shri Parshwanath Bhagwan ki parampara written by muni Shri Gyansundarji Maharaj, inspired by Acharya Shri Siddhsensuriji, Shri Veerdev shreshthi this temple was made in V.S. 370. Idol of Shri Mahaveer Bhagwan is made of bricks, sand and calcium, having bloodish red colour ( rata) and hence also called as Rata Mahaveerji, about 135 cms in height, the idol is in padmasan position. The Lanchhan of Bhagwan Mahaveerji, the Lion, has its head of Elephant. This is not seen anywhere else. Vidagdharaj, the son of King Harivardhan has accepted Jainism and renovated this temple in V.S. 973. The idol made of rosy coloured Sangamarmar of Bhagwan is present in the basement. The main temple is surrounded by 24 Small temples (Derees) having idols of 24 Teerthankars. Shri Xaverchandji Kamdar from Bijapur and others started renovation of this temple in V.S. 1942 and again established (pratistha) in V.S. 2006 in association of Acharya Shri Vijayvallbhsuriji Maharaj Saheb. Wall of temple has models of Shatrunjay, Girnar, Sammetshikhar and other famous teerths. |
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Managing Trust |
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Shri Hathundi Rata Mahaveer Jain Teerth Pedhi |
Management Details of Jain |
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Shri Hathundi Rata Mahaveer Jain Teerth Pedhi; At & Post: Bijapur; Dist.: Pali- 306 707; State: Rajasthan. INDIA. Telephone: (02933) 40139. |
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Historical Details |
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Management Dharamshala |
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Two large dharamshala having 32 rooms. Sangh can make arrangement for 200-40 pilgrims at a time. Reasonable bhojanshala is available here. |
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Last Chaturmast |
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Construction work of Shri Mahaveer Vadi Samvasaran temple is in progress under the supervision of respected muniraj Shri Arunvijayji Maharaj Saheb. |
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Some other important Information
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Telephone |
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02933 - 40139 |
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Bijapur |
Railway Station |
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Jawai Bandh (Damm) |
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Road Route |
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3 kms outside Bijapur village on Pindvada-Bali road, this teerth is at a distance of 20 kms from Jawai Damm (Bandh) station, 28 kms from Phalana and 32 kms from Ranakpur. It has direct approach from Bali via Sirohi-Pali state road route no. 27. Pilgrims could also accquire route of Udaipur via Gogunda-Ranakpur. |
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Jawai Damm (Bandh) |
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District |
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Pali |
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Rajasthan |
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India |
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