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Shri Tharad Teerth (Theerpur Darshan)
Shri Thirpur (Tharad) Darshan; Shri Tharad Jain Shwetambar Sangh Pedhi; Mahaveer Bazar; Tharad; Dist.: Banaskantha; State: Gujarat. INDIA. Telephone:
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| Jain Idol |
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Idol of Shri Adishwar Bhagwan made of white stone in Padmasan position is present in the temple. |
| Jain God Desc |
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Shri Adishwar Bhagwan |
| Jain Teerth |
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This area was known as Thirpur, Thiradi, Tharapadra, Thirapadra etc in old days. Temple is built in the Motha Derasar mohalla of Tharad village. This Temple was built by Harku, sister of King Thirpal Dharu in 1st century of VS. |
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This temple was built by sister of King Thirupal Dharu, who did many works for upgrading Jainism. Thirapadragatchh was established here by Acharya Shri Vateshwar Surishwarji Maharaj saheb. Ten other temples are also present in this city. |
| Managing Trust |
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Shri Thirpur (Tharad) Darshan; Shri Tharad Jain Shwetambar Sangh Pedhi |
| Management Details of Jain |
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Shri Thirpur (Tharad) Darshan; Shri Tharad Jain Shwetambar Sangh Pedhi |
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| Historical Details |
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Old names of this city were Thirpur, Thiradi, Tharapadra, Thirapadra etc. King Thirupal Dharu has established this village in VS 101 and his sister; Harkune has built the huge Bavan Jinalay having 1444 pillars in it. The 31 inch height metallic idol of Padmasanastha Shri Ajitnath Bhagwan was transferred to Vav due to fear of its destroyment by the Muslim invaders. Thirapadragatchh was established in around 7th VS. King Kumarpal built Kumar Vihar temple. Businessman Alhadan Dandnayak established idols of Shri Chandraprabh Bhagwan, Semandhar Swami, Ambika Devi, Bharati Devi and others in the temple of Shri Adishwar Bhagwan. |
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Dharamshala and Bhojanshala are available. |
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Some other important Information
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| Telephone |
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02737 - 2036 |
Post Office |
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Tharad |
| Railway Station |
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Deesa at 60 kms. |
Airport |
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| Road Route |
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Buses and Taxis are available from Deesa station and jeep is also available at teerth. Bus runs day and night. The distance between this place and Bhorol is 18 kms, Pansar 202 kms; Bhiladiyaji 48 kms; Idar 195 kms; Jeerawala 100 kms; Sanchor 55 kms, Ahmedabad 237 kms; Sankheshwar via Radhanpur 120 kms while Vav is just 12 kms. |
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Deesa |
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Tharad |
District |
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Banaskantha |
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Gujarat |
Country |
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India |
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Contacts of Trusts in Other States |
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| Tourist Place Nearby |
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Other Teerths |
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Shri Bhorol Teerth, at 18 kms.
Shri Bheeladiyaji Teerth, at 48 kms.
Shri Pansar Teerth, at 202 kms.
Shri Idar Teerth, at 195 kms.
Shri Jeeravala Teerth, at 100 kms.
Shri Sanchor Teerth, 55 kms.
Shri Shankheshwar Teerth, at 120 kms via Radhanpur.
Shri Vav Teerth, at 12 kms. |
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