JAIN
TEMPLES - UTTAR PRADESH
Welcome to the land of Tirthankars.
Welcome to the land where non-violence, peace and truth have been
understood and practiced for thousands of years. The innumerable
Jain Shrines that dot the state of Uttar Pradesh speak of a myriad
intimate association with the lives and activities of the Jain
Tirthankars (Jain religious preachers), who spread the message of
peace, non-violence, love and enlightenment.
The
Most Important Jain Shrines of Uttar Pradesh are: -
1.
Shri Ahichchhatra Tirth
2.
Ayodhya Ji
3.
Shri Kampilaji Tirth
4.
Kakandi
5.
Jain Shrines: Kaushambi
6.
Shri Chandrapuri
Teerth
7.
Shri
Ratnapuri
8.
Varanasi (KASHI)
9.
Singhpuri Teerth
10.
Shauripur
11.
Jain Siddha Kshetra : Mathura
12.
HASTINAPUR
13.TEERTH
SHRI RISHABHANCHAL
14.
Trilokteerthdham,
Badagaon,Baghpat
1.Shri Ahichchhatra Tirth
Shri Ahichchhatra Parshvanath Atishaya Teerth Kshetra Digambar
Jain Mandir, Ramnagar.
Mulnayak:
Catechu- colored idol of Bhagawan Parshvnath in the Padmasana
posture.
Location: -
It is near the Ramnagar Village. The nearest railway station of Amla
(Tehseel), district Bareilly is at a distance of 18 kilometers from
the temple. The temple is about 3.50 kilometers away from Ramnagar.
This place is called Ahichchhatra tirth.
We can find a mention of this place
in many inscriptions and religious books. Various Jain idols and
inscriptions found during the land excavations tell us about the
historical importance of this place.
The ancient Ahichchhatra was
spread in large area and its ruins are still found around the city
Ramnagar.
This place is Known for ages for the
event that took place while Bhagwan Parshwanatha attained ‘Keval
Gyan’ here through deep ‘Tapashcharan’.At the time when Bhagwan
Parshwanatha was busy in advance stage of penance at that time he
had to face many upasargas (Harassment). ‘kamath’, tried to create
hurdles during Bhagwan Parshwanatha meditation and when ‘Dharnendra’
saw that ‘Kamath’ is distracting Bhagwan Parshvanath then in order
to show his devotion towards him. Dharnendra and Padmawati spread
her hood over Parshvanath. Just at that time Bhagwan Parshwanatha
attained ‘Keval Gyan’. Thereafter the very first Samavsharan of
Bhagwan Parshvanath was held here.
In the ancient
Parshvanath Temple, there are 5 Vedis dedicated to:
1. Tikhal Baba- that is a Black idol of Lord Parshvanath with
engraved footprints.
2. White statues of Lord Mahavir, Lord Parshvanath and Lord
Chandraprabhu.
3. Golden Statue Lord Mahaveer.
4. White Idol of Lord Parshvanath in Khandagasan posture.
5. A Statue of Lord Sheetalnath. About 1 km. Away from Ahicchatra is
Ram Nagar.
The large Shikhar Chand jain Temple is situated here. In the Temple
there is a high marble platform where a magnificent black statue of
Lord Parshvanath has been placed.
Shri Ahichchhatra Parshvanath Atishaya Kshetra Digambar Jain Mandir
is thousands years ancient and during 1975 renovation and
reconstruction works were carried. ‘Panch Kalyanaka Mahotsava’ was
held under the holy
presence and guidance of Acharya Vimal Sagarji, Acharya Kunthu
Sagarji and Acharya Shanti Sagarji in the year 1978.Apart from the
very attractive, varying in height and different postures idol of
Bhagwan Parshvanath there are idols of other Tirthankra also. There
is one beautiful ‘Samavsharan Mandir’, which is worth viewing.
Atishaya:
- Apart from the above there are many stories available in Jain
literature that miracles have happened here from time to time and
therefore this place as called Atishaya Kshetra.
Services:
-
Address:
- Trust Ahichchhatra Parshvanath Atishaya Teerth Kshetra Digambar
Jain Mandir, Ramnagar. P.O – Ramnagar Fort, Taluka – Aonla, District
– Bareilly (U.P.) Pin – 243303
Phones – 05824-236418
From the Revati Bahoda Khera Station on Chandosi – Bareilly
Line, vehicle of Kshetra and other vehicles are always available.
Road: - Buses are available from Delhi, Meerut, Aligarh,
Lucknow, Kasganj & Badaun. Vehicles are available for Ramnagar from
Revati Bahoda Khera Station.
Train: - Trains are available from Delhi, Bareilly, Agra,
Muradabad, Aligarh to Revati Bahoda Khera Station.
Airport:
- Delhi 250 km
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Department of Tourism, Uttar Pradesh, Directorate General, Rajarshi
Purshottam Das Tandon Paryatan Bhavan, C-13, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow,
U.P. Ph: 91-522-2308916, 2308017 Fax : 91-522-2308937
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Regional Tourist Office, Civil Lines, Bareilly.
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23711296,23354563.
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Cuffe Parade, Colaba, Mumbai, Ph.: (022) 22155082, 22185458.
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2.-Shri
Ayodhya Tirth
Location:
-Ayodhya
is a famous tirth kshetra in Uttar Pradesh. It is located on Delhi-Luknow-Mughalsarai
rail route. It is about 6 kilometers away from Faizabad and 139
kilometers away from Lucknow.
Ayadhya
is known world wide these days. There are very ancient temples
belonging to different society and culture. For Jains the importance
of this place is due to that Bhagwan Adinath ji adopted diksa at
this place. After diksa, many times he came wandering here and his
samavasranas were set here. Apart from it the Kalynaka’s of chayan,
births, diksa, and attainment of Omniscience of lords Ajitnath,
Abhinandan Swami, Bhagawan Sumatinath, and Bhagwan Ananthanth were
celebrated here itself.
This holy lend is the birth - place of Bhahubali, Brahmi, Sundari,
King Dashrath, Acharya Padaliptasurisvarji, King Harishchandra, Shri
Ramchandra, Achalbhrata, and the ninth Gandhara of Mahavir Swami and
others. Ayodhaya was the Ramarajya of Ramacharudraji. People were
rich and happy. Many religious kings, their advisors, and great men
did many religious activities here and added to the glory not only
of the Jain religion but also of the whole of India. There is very
famous Ram temple (known as bhagwan Ram’s place of birth) and the
other one is Hanuman temple.
There are four temples, two Svetambar’s and two Digambar’s temples.
During 1965 an idol of Bhagawan Rishabhdev 885 centimeters or 31feet
high in Kayotsarga posture in Raiganj Digambar temple a
really speculator was installed. It was made possible with the
inspirations and efforts made by Acharya Shree Deshbhushan ji
maharaj.
Ganini Aryika
shree Gyanmati mata ji got constructe three chobisee temples and
samavasrana during 1994.
There are Tonks of
Bhagwan anantnath Swami Bhagwan Abhinandan Nath, Bhagwan
sheetalnath, Bhagwan Ajitnath and Bhagwan Adinath at Ayodhya.
During
a digging project undertaken twenty-five years age, broken idols of
Jains were found and it is considered that these pertains to the
Maurya period.
Services:
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Rail:
-Faizabad is connected on Delhi-Lucknow-Mughalsarai route.
Trains are available from Delhi, Lucknow, Varanasi and Allahabad.
Lucknow, 200 km from Varanasi, 160 km from Allahabad, 140 km
from Gorakhpur and about 636 km from Delhi.
Buses are frequently available from Lucknow, Delhi and Gorakhpur.
Buses are also available from Varanasi, Allahabad and other places
as per their schedule.
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Air service:
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Faizabad has an Airport at Naka, near Dr.
Ram Manohar Lohia University but no regular airlines services are
available. Nearest airport is Lucknow (about 130 km)
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Contact for more information’s to Department of Tourism, Uttar
Pradesh.
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3
- Shri Kampilaji Tirth
Location:
- The tirth kampila ji (kampilapur) village is situated 10
kilometers away from the nearest railway station kyamganj.
This comes under the district Farrukabad. It is approachable from
Shikoabad rail route connecting Kyamganj. From This place the
Kampila ji is 8 kilometers away.
There
are literary references in Jain scriptures of temples, which existed
even before 6th century B.C. in Mathura, Kampila and other places.
Temple making appears to have its start from North India.
Kampil, a small
village that has been erased from the memory of the mankind, is
actually a very important place from historical and mythological
point of view. Two famous pilgrimage centers of Jains religion i.e.
the Shwetambar Jains temple, dedicated to the 13th Teerthankar of the
Jains & Digambar Jain temple are also situated in Kampil. Apart from
these, there are many old temples, which prove the historical &
religious importance of Kampil. This is a Holy Land where the four
Kalyanakas - chayavan, birth, diksa and omniscience - of Tirthankar
1008 Bhagawan
Vimalnath ji, the thirteenth Tirthnakara took place. The idol is nearly 60
centimeters in height and black – colored. This marvelous idol of
Bhagawan Vimlanath is in the Padmasana Posture (a Digambar temple)
and the other one in Swetambar temple the idol is 45 centimeters in
height having white color of Bhagawan Vimalnath in the Padmasana
posture.
It’s believed that
Draupadi, the daughter of Drupad, the king of Paanchaal, was born in
Kampil. The sacrificial alter (Yagya kund) from which Draupadi is
believed to have been born from the fire of knowledge, is situated
in Kampil till date. Near the sacrificial alter, there’s a
structure, which is the hermitage of a sage called Kampil, where he
used to perform penance. Two famous pilgrimage centers of Jains
religion i.e., the Shwetambar Jain temple, dedicated to the 13th
Teerthankar of the Jains & Digambar Jains temple are also situated in
Kampil. Apart from these, there are many old temples, which prove
the historical & religious importance of Kampil.
The idols of this place belong to the Gupta Age.
Trust:
- 1. Shri Devrishi Jain, In charge Presedent, Phone: -05690-233868,
Shri Yogendra kumar Jain Mradula, Phone 05690-231007, Manager Shri
Hamir chand Jain, Phone-27123012
2.
Shri Vimalnath Swami Jain Svetambar, Jinalaya Tirth/ Shri
Kampilaji Digambar Jain kshtra committee. Kampil. Dist: Farukhabad,
State: Uttar Pradesh, India. Phones: -05690-271230
Services: -
Trains: -
kyamganj railway station is on Central railway route.
Buses: -UP
roadways and private buses are available from all-important places
such as Agra, Mathura, Kanpur etc.
Air: - Lucknow
and kanpur are the nearest available Airports.
References: -
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The
Government has declared it to be a tourist place and the Government
Guest House is also available here for stay apart from other facilities
like bank, phone and post office etc .
4-Jain Shrines : Kakandi
Location: -From
Varanasi to Deoria (Devria) by road and from there it is about 15
kilometers. The village is called
Kuhukan (Kakandi) where this temple is situated.
Jain’s 9th Tirthankar Lord Pushpdant ji was born here and had his
Kalynaka’s of chayan, births, diksa here. He took his Diksha in
Pushpak-van, meditated for 4 years and went on a fast. Ultimately he
attained the true light of knowledge, 'The Kewal Gyan.
Rai Bahadur Mulchand built a Jain Temple here. The temple houses a
Vedi dedicated to Lord Neminath (made of black stone), Lord
PushpDant ji (made of white stone) and Lord Parshvanathji.
The nearby villages Kukubh and Kakandi stand in ruins today, with
several mounds in the vicinity. The local people call them 'Dedara'
which represent the Jain Devalaya. Some idols and broken stupas have
also been found here.
A
grey colored Manastambh has also been found in the forest is known
as Kukubh Van and it is 24 ft. high. King Samudragupta had this
Manastambh erected in the year 460 A.D.
The present name of this place is Khukkhundu. Muni Abheygosh
got salvation from this place. At present there is only one temple
outside the village.
Services: - Local bus service or private vehicles.
References: -
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TOURIST
INFORMATION centers : -
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Regional Tourist Office, U.P. Tourism. Parade Kothi, Cantt.
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U.P. Tourist Office, Sarnath. Open: 10 a.m.- 5 pm. Closed on
Sundays and Government holydays.
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U.P. Government Tourist Information Counter. Varanasi Cantt,
Railway Station, Near Enquiry office,
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Government Of India Tourist Office.15B, The Mall Cannt. Varanasi.
5-Jain Shrines : Kaushambi
Location:
-Kaushambi is located on the northern bank of the Yamuna River some
60 kilometers away from Allahabad.
Ancient Jain scriptures reveal that there
had been 16 Mahajanpadas in the 6th century B.C. Vats Desh was one
such Mahajanpada whose capital was Kaushambi.
With the end of the legendary Hastinapur Kingdom, which is believed
to have been flooded and destroyed by the river Ganges, the
Chandravanshi kings made Kaushambi their capital, 22 of their
descendants are said to have ruled from here.
The town, however, got its due importance with the
presence
of the 6th Tirthankar Padmaprabhu, who was born here. His
Kalynaka’s of chayan, births, diksa and
'The Kewal Gyan'
took place here.
There is beautiful temple dedicated to lord Bhagwan
Padmaprabhu ji.
Apart from above many ancient idols
were found during excavation, which prove the historical & religious
importance of this place.
Services: -
Air:
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From Kaushambi the Bamrauli Airport, Allahabad is just 48
kilometers away.
Train:
-From Kaushambi, the nearest railway station Bharwari is 32
kilometers.
Road:
- Can be reached by local bus service or private vehicles.
References: -
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6-Shri Chandrapuri Teerth
Chandravati
Location:
-It is on the bank of the river Ganga near the Chandravati village.
The nearest railway Kadipur is at a distance of 5 kilometers and
Varanasi is at a distance of 23 kilometers.
This is birthplace of Bhagwan Chandraprabhu the 8thTirthankar. At
this holy place, four kalyanak- Chyavan, Janam, Deeksha & Kevalgyan,
took place. Both Shwetambar & Digambar temples are situated at the
bank of holy river Ganga. They are adjusent to each other and
managed by single trust.
Shri Chandraprabh Bhagwan, Swet varn idol in padmasan mudra about 45
centimeters in height are placed in each temple.
The pilgrim’s get enlighten in prayer to Bhagawan, and experience
spiritual peace here.
Trust:
-Shri Jain Shwetambar Teerth Society/ Shri Digambar Jain Mandir,
Chandrapuri Teerth, P.O.: Chandravai, District. - Varanasi, State:
Uttar Pradesh. INDIA. Telephone: 0542- 2615 331.
Services:
- (Refer details at serial no 4
Jain Shrines : Kakandi for tourist information centers.
Air:
-Nearest Airport is Varanasi.
Rail:
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Kadipur & Rajveera at 4 kilometers. Varanasi is 23 kilometers
from here.
Road:
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Situated on the right side of Varanasi- Gajipur highway. Bus and
Taxi are available fluently from Varanasi station.
References: -
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7-Shri
Ratnapuri
Location:
-It
is located on the Ayodhya- Lucknow national highway, to the west of
Ayodhya near village Ronahi. Its Railway station is Sohaval at a
distance of 2kilometeres. Faizabad is at a distance of 29kms. From
Lucknow it is 110Kms.
Ratnapuri is the birthplace of Lord Dharamnath and the site of his
sacred grove.
Bhagwan Dharamnath had a Kalyanakas Chyavan, Janam, Tap (Penance)
and Gayan (Knowledge) here as such it is called a Kalyanak Kshetra.
There is only one small temple in a village Rohini where the idol of
Tirthankara Dharamnath
of about 25 Centimeters, a very antique one
is placed.
There are Shwetambar and Digambar temples.
The footprints of Bhagwan Shri Dharmanath, Blue colored in
Shwetambar temples. The idol of Bhagwan Shri Dharmanath is in
Padmasanastha in Digambar Jain temple. It is white colored of
approximately. 90 centimeters in height are the main attractions of
these temples.
Trust: -
1)
Shri Jain Shwetambar Ratnapuri Teerth Pedhi; V&PO- Ronahi; District.
Faizabad; UP.
2)
Shri Jain Digambar Ratnapuri Teerth Pedhi; V&PO- Ronahi; District.
Faizabad; UP.
Services:
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Rail:
-Railway station Sohaval.
Road:
-Bus
is available from Ayodhya. Pilgrim use Private vehicles horse cart
etc from the station to village on dump road.
References: -
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8-Varanasi (KASHI)
Location:
-As
the sacred river Ganga flows the snow-clad Himalayas into the vast
plains, half way between Delhi and Calcutta it curves into a gentle
crescent and along the crescent Varanasi is situated.
According to the Jain traditions, Kashi has the honor of being the
birth place of four Tirthankars, namely, Bhagwan Suparshavath ji
, Chandraprabh ji, Shreansnath ji and Parshvanath ji. Where as
Parshavnath ji and Suparshavnath ji were born in Varansai. Bhagwan
Chandraprabh ji was born in Chandrapur about 15 km, Varanasi. Shree
Shreansnath ji was born in Singhpur that is presently known as
Sarnath.
Bhadaini Jain Pilgrimage
The birthplace of the 7th Tirthankar Sri Suparshavnathji was in 'Bhandani'
Muhallah', situated near the banks of the river ganges. The place is
about 1.5 km. Away from Bhelupura and known s the Jainghat'. This
place is believed to be very sacred not only because it was Lord Sri
Suparshvanath's birth place, but
he had his Kalyanakas Chyavan, Janam, Tap (Penance) and Gayan
(Knowledge) here
At present, there is a white coloured 68 cm High idol placed here
and worshipped by the svetambars. On the other hand, a black idol of
46 cm. Height is placed here and is worshiped by the believers of
Digambar sect.
Bhelupura - the birthplace of 23rd Tirthankar:
The 23rd Tirthankar of the Jain religion Lord Sri Parshavnath was
born here. This place has a white stature of 60 cm. Height, which is
worshipped by the believers of Svetambara sect, and a black idol
with a height of 75 centimiters. Which is worshipped by the
believers of Digambara sect.
These temples are definitely worth seeing. This place is believed to
be one of the most sacred places of pilgrimage for the Jain
devotees. There are number of other temples belonging to both sects
of Jains.
Beautiful rest houses and dharamshala are available for the
tourists.
Services: -
Air:
Indian Airlines connect Varanasi to Bhubaneshwar, Lucknow, Agra &
Delhi, where the above places are directly connected by flights with
Calcutta.
Rail:
Varanasi is connected by rail with all the major cities in India.
Road:
Good bus service connects Varanasi with most of the important places
of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
For more information’s contact Department of Tourism, Uttar
Pradesh, Directorate General, Rajarshi Purshottam Das Tandon
Paryatan Bhavan, C-13, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, U.P. Ph:
91-522-2308916, 2308017 Fax : 91-522-2308937
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TOURIST
INFORMATION OFFICES
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Regional Tourist Office, U.P. Tourism. Parade Kothi, Cantt.
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U.P. Tourist Office, Sarnath. Open: 10 a.m.- 5 pm. Closed on
Sundays and Government holydays.
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U.P. Government Tourist Information Counter. Varanasi Cantt,
Railway Station, Near Enquiry office,
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Government Of India Tourist Office.15B, The Mall Cannt. Varanasi.
9-Singhpuri Teerth
Location: -
Digambar temple is at a distance of 7 kms from Varanasi Chhavani
station situated at Sarnath crossing. The shwetambar temple is at a
distance of 8 kilometers from the station situated in Hiravanpur
Village. Nearby Chandravati teerth is only at a difference of 15
kilometers.
This is an ancient place widely known for 4 kalyanak of Shri
Shreyansnath Bhagwan 11th Tirthankar. A huge ashtakod
stoop (octagonal pillar) of 103 feet height is still present showing
its historical establishment. It is considered to be 2200 years
old. The artistic work on it is unmatched.
At present one Shwetambar Jain temple, a Digambar Jain temple, one
pillar exist there. The White colored idols of Shri Shreyanshnath
Bhagwan in Padmasanastha 30 centimeters in height, (Shwetambar) and
the other one Blue coloured idol 75 cms of Shri Shreyanshnath
Bhagwan in Padmasanastha, (Digambar) are placed in the temples.
Somenath Bodh temple also exists here.
Trust:
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Shri Chintamani Parshwanat Jain Shwetambar Panchayati Bada Mandir/Singhpuri
Teerth Mahasabha, K-24/5, Ramghat, Varanasi-1, Uttar-Pradesh.
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B. Shri Digambar Jain Shreyansnath Mandir, Singhpuri, P.O.: Sarnath,
Disstt:- Varanasi, State: Uttar Pradesh.
Services:
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Air:
-Varanasi Airport is available.
Rail:
-Varanasi is connected on central rail routes.
Road:
-Up roadways and private buses are available from all-important
places.
References: -
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10-Shauripur
LOCATION: -The
Shauripur village is on the bank of the Yamuna river. The nearest
railway station is Agra Fort at a distance of 75 kilometers. It is 2
Kms from Bateshwar, another Jain Tirth. It can also be reached from
Ferozabad via Shikohabad.
It is an ancient and historical place. This temple of Shri Neminath
Bhagwan is located at Shauripur village on the bank of river Yamuna,
about 75 kilometers from Agara and 25 kilometers from Shikohabad on
the Northern railway. Shri Neminath was born at this place.
Since this is the land of Chyavan and birth Kalyanakas of Bhagawan
Neminath, the twenty-second of the twenty-fourth Tirthankaras of the
present the group, this is known as a holy
Kshetra. Moreover,
this was the lane of attainment of omniscience and nirvana of many
saints. This was also the birthplace of Karna the donor.
In addition to Old Jain Digambar Mandir, The Baruamatt and
5 Tonks known as panchmathi
are very impressive and
mentionable. Idols of
Bhagawan Neminathin padmasana posture are placed in these temples.
Trust:
Shri Shouripur Bateshwar Digamabar Jain Siddh Kshetra Committee
Post bateshwar, District, Agra, State: Uttar Pradesh, India.
Services:
-Agara is well connected by rail and buses from all major cities in
India. Bus service is available for the Shauripur from Agra and
nearby towns.
BY AIR:
- Indian airlines connects Agra to Delhi, Khajuraho and Varanasi.
Kheria Airport is about 9 km. from Govt. of India Tourist Office.
BY RAIL:
-Agra is a major railway junction on main broad gauge routes to the
south, east and west. Two of the best trains viz. Shatabdi Express
(between Delhi and Bhopal) and Taj Express (between Delhi and
Gwalior) are available to access Agra. Some other train servicing
the city are: G.T. Express (New Delhi to Chennai), Dadar Express
(Mumbai to Amritsar), Jhelum Express (Jammu to Pune), Kalinga Utkal
Express (New Delhi to Puri), Karnataka Express (New Delhi to
Trivendrum), Ujjani Express (Dehradoon to Ujjain) and Hyderabad
Express (New Delhi to Hyderabad).
BY ROAD:
-Agra, on cross roads of national highways 2, 3 and 11, is
excellently connected to all parts of the country. Some important
road distances from Agra are: Bharatpur-54 km., Delhi-204 km.,
Gwalior-119 km., Jaipur-232 km., Khajuraho-400 km., Lucknow-369 km.,
Mathura-450 km., Nainital-353 km., Varanasi-605 km. and Mussorie-417
km.
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11-Jain
Siddha Kshetra : Mathura
Sri 1008 Jambu Swami Digambar Jain Siddha Kshetra ' Chaurasi:
Sri Jambu Swami was born in Champa and was
the son of a rich man, Seth Rishabhdutt. Even though he was married
at the age of 16, he was initiated by Lord Mahavir's disciple
Sudhama Swami and lived as a Brahmachari for the rest of his life.
After 20 years of hard penance he attained the light of true
knowledge and was enlightened at Chaurasi. He is the last Kewal
Gyani of the Jains. A temple has been built here in his memory and
dedicated to this holiness.
There is also a dharamshala within it which is surrounded by large
and beautiful garden. There is a bird sanctuary to the left of the
main gate of the temple. This place is better known as Chawrasi.
It
is 3 kilometes North of Mathura City on the Delhi- Mathura by-pass
road, on the Mathura- Goverdhan route. Dharamshalas with modern
facilities are available for the convenience of the tourist.
12-HASTINAPUR
LOCATION: -
97 Kilometers from Delhi and 38 Kilometers from Meerut the
nearest railway station.
According to Jain tradition, Hastinapur
was one of the earliest Indian cities like Ayodhya and Kashi and
came into existence during the time of Rishabhadeva also
known as
Bhagawan Adinatha (the first
tirthankara) whose grandson, Somaprabha, was the first ruler of
the place. It is also said to be the birthplace of three Jain
tirthankars, Shantinatha, Kunthnnath and Arahanatha. The
Buddhists say that this city was the capital of Kururattam.
The Mahabharata also gives the early history of the place, the
founder of which is generally believed to be King Hastin, fifth in descent from
Bharta. It was the capital of the Kauravas and Pandavas. It is said
to have extended as far as Barnawa in the west and
Puth in the south. At the time of the
Mahabharata War it was in the heyday of its prosperity which,
however, began to decline thereafter. The severe floods in the
Ganga, which washed away the city, and the transfer of the capital
of Kaushambi left in complete obscurity but it was rehabilitated
twice within the next few centuries though it never achieved its
former glory.
Hastinapur is considered to be the most ancient capital city of
India. Though it has been the venue of all the politics related to
the mahabharat but it has
a
history that dates back to the times of Bhagawan Adinatha. It is
said that after relinquishing his throne Bhagawan Adinatha entered
the life of an ascetic at this place.
The conception, birth, ordaining and enlightenment of Lords
Shantinath, Kunthunath and Arahnath had also occurred at this very
place.
It
was here,
the first Tirthankar Shree Rishabhdev,
the former king of Ayodhya, after he had relinquished his kingdom in
favor of his two sons Bharata and Bahubali,
had performed the concluding rites of his one-year long penance.
Tirthankar Rishabh could not procure pure foodstuff for one year
after embracing monkshood, for being ignorant of the ritual of 'Aahaar
daan’.It was king Shreyans Kumar here who
offered acceptable food in an acceptable manner for the first time
and it was cane juice.
The remains of the ancient city are
scattered over a large area lying around the village, which is
divided into two portions, Patti Kauravan and Patti Pandavan. Some
of the most important buildings and sites of the place are described
briefly below. The Digambar Jain temple was built about 160 year ago
probably on the site of an old Jain Temple. Devpal Soni of Ajmer
had installed in Hastinapur in 1174 a life-size image of
Shantinatha, the sixteenth tirthankara, and this image, which
was dug out a few years ago from a mound near by has been
placed in this temple.
The present temples are of a much later date. Hastinapur is said to
be the birthplace of the Tirthankaras Shantinath, Kunthunath and
Aranatha; their footprints can be seen on a small hill nearby.
Right now there are huge temples of both the Shwetambar and the
Digambar sects.
The last renovation of the Digambar temple was consecrated in Samvat
1853 and Shwetambar temple was completed in Samvat 2021. At the rear
of the Shwetambar temple 'Parna' temple has been built which
contains the splendid idols of Shreyans and Lord Rishabhdev.
Jamboodweep
-With the completion of the Jambu-dvipa shrine in 1985, Hastinapur
has become a favorite center for studying Jaina cosmology and
cosmography,
'Jamboodweep'
is a special feature of Hastinapur pilgrimage. It has come up with
the inspiration and keen interest of
ascetic Aryika Jnanmati ji. Apart from
Jamboodweep' there are lotus temple, meditation temple and
Indradhawaj temples. All these new temples are worth seeing.
The Parna ceremony of Varistapa has a special significance here.
People come here from far, far away to celebrate the Parma ceremony
with sugarcane juice.
Trust: -
Shri Hastinapur Jain Digambar Tirth Samiti, Hastinapur (Meerut)
State: Uttar Pradesh: 250404, India. Telephone: 01233-280133.
Services:
- Hastinapur is situated at a distance of 37 kilometers from Meerut
and 120 Kms from Delhi. Bus service and private vehicle are
available.
The boarding and lodging facilities are also available at this
place.
Government Of India Tourist Information Centers: -
New Delhi
88, Janpath, New Delhi-110 001
Ph. 23320005, 23320109, 23320266, 23320342.
Fax: 3320342
Domestic Airport Information Counter Ph. 3295296
International Airport Information Counter Ph. 23291171
Varanasi
15B, The Mall, Varanasi-221002,
Uttar Pradesh. Ph.2 343744
Uttar Pradesh
Government Tourist Information Centers: -
Chandralok Building, 36, Janpath
New Delhi-1
Ph. 23322251, 23326620
(R) 22473567
Fax: 2 3711296
13:-
13:-NEW
JAIN TEERTH SHRI RISHABHANCHAL NEAR GHAZIABAD, U.P
This new Jain Pilgrimage centre has been recently established at a
village Morta, which is 8 km. away from
Ghaziabad and 25 km. from
Delhi on the Meerut road. President of India laid down the
foundation stone of this teerth on 20th October 1991. The main
temple carries the idol of Bhagwan Shri Rishabh Dev, which is 4.5
feet tall in white marble, in Padamasan posture. Rishbhanchal is a
grand and big temple, having 52-kalash and 81 feet high artistic
shikhar and popular as a center of meditation, yoga, worship and
human welfare. It is a unique religious place. It is established
under the able guidance of Great Sadhivi Pujjya Bal Bramcharini Maa
Shri Kaushalji and is indicative of peace and prosperity for this
area. Primary medical services, moral education, yoga and meditation
training, library and boarding and lodging facilities are all
available here. There is a chetalya also in the campus of
Rishbhanchal. Phone: 0120-2788183.
14:-Trilokteerthdham
Badagaon, Baghpat, U.P.
Trilokteerthdham
has been constructed with the blessings of Acharya 108 Shri
Vidhyabhushan Sanmati Sagar Ji Maharaj at Atishya Kshetra ,Badagaon,
Baghpat, U.P.
Please click on the link Trilokteerthdham to find the details about the:
-1.
Trilokteerthdham
or
pl read the followings:-
As you know Jainism is
an ancient religion which is based on Ahimsa(non-violence) . Gandhi
ji was also a believer of Jain doctrines and helped India achieve
Independence through the weapon of Ahimsa.
To
teach the lesson of Ahimsa to the mankind Trilokteerthdham has been
constructed with the blessings of Acharya 108 Shri Vidhyabhushan
Sanmati Sagar Ji Maharaj at Atishya Kshetra ,Badagaon, Baghpat, U.P.
,India. An International and Historic Panchkalyanak has been
performed from 17 to 25 Feb 2015. Trilokteerthdham is 317ft. high
with 16 stories. 3740 Jain Idols have been installed in it. One can
have Darshan of all Jain Temples & Tirthkshetra under one roof.
Trilokteerth as the name speaks has full depiction of all three
Lokas i.e. Adholok(Hell), Madhyalok & Urdhavlok (Heaven). At the top
i.e. on Sidhshila there is 31ft. high Padmashan Lord Adinath Bhagwan
idol which is made out of an alloy of eight metals.
Apart from Jain
religion activities there is one English Medium School affiliated to
C.B.S.E. New Delhi, A Bhojanshala (Mess), A free dispensary, One cow
shelter and An old age home in the name of ‘Sanmati Chaya’. Hence
Trilokteerthdham is a conjuction of Religion, Education,
Health and service to mankind.
Taking into
consideration the importance of Trilokteerthdham , kindly give the
space in your website so that the people may come to know about this
Jain Teerth. Please let me know about the procedure & system to add
Trilokteerthdham in your website.
Contact:-Shamlal
Jain, Trilokteerthdham, Badagaon,Baghpat, M-9891627006
Email-jainshamlal@gmail.com
Some of the prominent Dharamshala in Uttar Pradesh
Sri Khendelwal Digambar Jain Dharmashala,
Kachowda Bazzar, Bealanganj, Agra, Telephone: 264334
Sri Adinath Jain Atithigruha,
Agra City
Smt. Sarbathidevi Digambar Jain Dharmashala,
(Sri Chadmilal Jain Trust)
Jain Nagar, Agra Road, Firozabad, Telephone - 821457
Sri Digambar Jain Mandir and Dharmashala,
Near NH 2, (Chowrasi), Mathura Post
Digambar Jain Dharmashala,
Hastinapur
Karnataka Bhavan,
Sri Parshwanath Digambar Jain Dharmashala,
Simhapur Post, Bhelpur, Varanasi - 392962
Maidagni Digambar Jain Dharmashala,
Maidagni Chowk, Varanasi
Sri Lalmannelal Tagji Dharmashala,
Barbagh, Lucknow
Digambar Jain Ayodhya Tirth Kshetra Committee,
Raiganj, Ayodhya (Faizabadru)
Digambar Jain Dharmashala,
Ahikshetra
Digambar Jain Panchayati Committee Dharmashala,
Shivani - 480661
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error or omission is noticed. Any typing mistake be ignored.
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