A prominent hill with a large complex of temples called Bamanvadji. It is sacred to Bhagwan Mahavira and a popular destination for Shvetambara pilgrims. The earliest inscription on this hill dates from 1292, but there are remains which are much older. An. extensive re-renovation took place in 1979.
This tirth is known as Jiwit Swami as lord Mahavira has stayed at Bhamavadji and Bhagawan Mahavir suffered the pain (Upasarga) of nails pushed into his ears at this place. There are foot-prints of Bhagawan here which are worshipped by all the Jain people around the world.
King Samprati observed the vow of going on a pilgrimage. to five tirths four times every year. The tirth of Bamanwada is among them. The Bamanvada tirth is among the many tirths renovated by Samant Shah in the year 821 of the Vikram era. This tirth was perhaps renovated many times.
| Mulnayak Tirthankar | Nearly 75 Cms. high, Red -colored idol of Bhagawan Mahavir Swami in the Padmasana posture. |
| Built In | The Bamanvada tirth is among the many tirths renovated by Samant Shah in the year 821 of the Vikram era |
| Art & Sculpture | The main gates, the idols of elephants and the paintings of the 27 worldly existences (bhavas) of Bhagawan Mahavir are made of marble. They are very beautiful. Pictures showing freedom from worldly attachment are vividly delineated in the school for paintings. They are very expressive. Since this tirth is in the forest, it is natural and beautiful. |
| Dharamshala / Guest Facility | Available |
| Bhojanshala / Food Facility | Available |
| Distance | From Sirohi City: 16 km From Udaipur (Nearest Airport): 117 km From Pindwara (Sirohi Road) – Nearest Railway Station: 10 km From Mount Abu: 67 km From Ahmedabad: 252 km |
| Contact Details | Mo. 8875018312, Bamanwada, Sirohi, Rajasthan 307001 |
A prominent hill with a large complex of temples called Bamanvadji. It is sacred to Bhagwan Mahavira and a popular destination for Shvetambara pilgrims. The earliest inscription on this hill dates from 1292, but there are remains which are much older. An. extensive re-renovation took place in 1979.
This tirth is known as Jiwit Swami as lord Mahavira has stayed at Bhamavadji and Bhagawan Mahavir suffered the pain (Upasarga) of nails pushed into his ears at this place. There are foot-prints of Bhagawan here which are worshipped by all the Jain people around the world.
King Samprati observed the vow of going on a pilgrimage. to five tirths four times every year. The tirth of Bamanwada is among them. The Bamanvada tirth is among the many tirths renovated by Samant Shah in the year 821 of the Vikram era. This tirth was perhaps renovated many times.
Pilgrims in a specially large number come here on the eleventh day of the bright half of every month. The late king of the Sirohi state gifted his plough-land and a stepped well for development of this tirth and documented the contract on a copper plate.
There is recently built Agam Mandir, the temple of Agams where all the Agams are written in golden letters.
Bhamanwadji Tirth is located 16 KM from Sirohi City on National Highway 62. Nearest Airport to reach Bamanwadji Tirth is Udaipur. It is around 55 km. The nearest Pindwada railway station which is connected to Ahmedabad-Delhi train route, is at distance of 10 kilometres. Bus service and private vehicles are available. Boarding and lodging provisions are there in the compound of the temple.
In the courtyard of the temple there is a very large dharamshala with all facilities and bhojanshala for meals are available.
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