` Shri Girnarji Teerth (Junagarh) Junagarh Gujarat India

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Shri Girnarji Teerth (Junagarh)

Shri Vandilal Digambar Jain Dharamshala; Neminath Chowk,Junagarh; State: Gujarat. INDIA. Pin: 362 001. Telephone: (0285) 654108/ 621519 (Talahati).


 
Jain Idol  :

Shri Neminath Bhagwan, Shyam Varn, Padmasanastha about 140 cms idol in Shwetambar temple and Padmasanastha shyam varn idol of Shri Neminath Bhagwan in Digambar temple.
Jain God Desc :

This is an ancient teerth. The temple constructed by Shri Nebusadanejhar, the king of Ravanagar, in the first century of VNS ( 6th century of BC).
Jain Teerth :

This is the holy place having opportunity of being the place of Deeksha, Kevalgyan and Moksha of Shri Neminath Bhagwan. On Girnar hill, near Junagarh at the height of 3100 feet above sea level. In its olden days, this place was known as Ujjayantgiri and Raivatgiri etc. It is described as Neminath parvat and fifth part (tunk) of Shatrunjaygiri in Shwetambar Jain Shastras. This temple was constructed by Shri Nebusadanejhar, the king of Ravanagar, in the first century of VNS (6th century of BC). Descriptions of this teerth is available in Acharangsutra also. Shreshthi of Kashmir, Shri Ajit Shah and Ratna Shah has renovated this temple in VNS 1079 (VS 609). The minister of Siddhraj, Shri Sajjan Shah and Vastupal Tejpal also renovated this place. King Mandlik has constructed a temple with golden layers on it in 13th century. Similarly Soni Samarsingh in 14th century, two brothers namely Vardhman and Padmasingh in 17th century and Narsi Kesavji in 20th century have renovated this temple. Apart from them, Priyadarsi King Samprati, King Kumarpal, Minister Samantsingh and many other Kings and ministers has renovated or constructed temples here. The steps for easy climbing on the hill were constructed by Amradev, the minister in the cabinet of King Kumarpal in VS 1222.
Speciality of Jain Teerth :

This place was counted as the fifth point (tunk) of Shatrunjay hills. Many Chakravarti's, Kings and Shreshthi's (businessman) have visited Raivatachal between the period of first Teerthankar Shri Adishwar Bahgwan and Charam Teerthankar Shri Mahaveer Bahgwan. In the ancient period many Teerthankars have visited this holy place and many Muni's has attained Moksha while worshipping here. It is said that twenty Teerthankars of next Chauveesi will attain Moksha at this place. A myth about the idol of Bhagwan Neminath, present in Shwetambar temple, is very famous. As per that Indra of fifth Devlok has made the idol after inspiring by Teerthankar Shri Sagar. This idol was kept in Indralok up to the period of Bhagwan Neminath and then in the home temple of Shri Krishna at Dwarka. Shri Ambika Devi has kept it in her treasury after vanishing Dwarka. She then handed over the idol to Shri Ratna Shah, who has established it in the present temple. 22nd Teerthankar of current Chauveesi has accepted Deeksha here and attained moksha after receiving Kevalgyan at this holy place. Bhagwan Neminath came here to wed Rajulmati but renouncing the world he accepted Deeksha, listening this Rajulmati followed him and took deeksha after renouncing pleasure of world and attained moksh while penancing in the dense forest here. As per Digambar's belief Pradumnakumar, Sambkumar, Aniruddh and many other munis have attained moksha after Bhagwan Neminath from this teerth place.
Managing Trust :

Shri Vandilal Digambar Jain Dharamshala
Management Details of Jain :

Geographical Details :

Historical Details :

This is the holy place having opportunity of being the place of Deeksha, Kevalgyan and Moksha of Shri Neminath Bhagwan. On Girnar hill, near Junagarh at the height of 3100 feet above sea level. In its olden days, this place was known as Ujjayantgiri and Raivatgiri etc. It is described as Neminath parvat and fifth part (tunk) of Shatrunjaygiri in Shwetambar Jain Shastras. This temple was constructed by Shri Nebusadanejhar, the king of Ravanagar, in the first century of VNS (6th century of BC). Descriptions of this teerth is available in Acharangsutra also. Shreshthi of Kashmir, Shri Ajit Shah and Ratna Shah has renovated this temple in VNS 1079 (VS 609). The minister of Siddhraj, Shri Sajjan Shah and Vastupal Tejpal also renovated this place. King Mandlik has constructed a temple with golden layers on it in 13th century. Similarly Soni Samarsingh in 14th century, two brothers namely Vardhman and Padmasingh in 17th century and Narsi Kesavji in 20th century have renovated this temple. Apart from them, Priyadarsi King Samprati, King Kumarpal, Minister Samantsingh and many other Kings and ministers has renovated or constructed temples here. The steps for easy climbing on the hill were constructed by Amradev, the minister in the cabinet of King Kumarpal in VS 1222.
Management Dharamshala :

Dharamshala and Bhojanshala are present at both the places ie at Talahati and on the hill.
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Some other important Information
Telephone :

0285 - 0285

 Post Office :

Junagarh
Railway Station :

Junagarh station

 Airport :

Road Route :

Main city of Gujarat, having linked with all major citis and states by road as well as by train.

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Tehsil :

District :

Junagarh
State :

Gujarat

 Country :

India
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Other Teerths :

Mansang Bhojraj Tunk, having Shri Sambhavnath Bhagwan as the moolnayak, opposite the temple of Shri Neminath Bhagwan after climbing 4200 steps. Sakkarbaug, 5 kms towards west of main tunk.
Other Teerths Nearby :
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