Bhandavapur

Bhandavpur Jain Tirth is situated in the dense forest of Bhandavpur village, near Bhinmal (भीनमाल) jain tirth of the Jalore district of Rajasthan.[1]

Bhandavpur Jain Tirth
Bhandavapur Jain temple
Religion
AffiliationJainism
DeityMahavira
FestivalsMahavir Jayanti
Governing bodyShri Mahaveer Shwetambar Pedhi
Location
LocationJalore, Rajasthan, India
Location within Rajasthan
Geographic coordinates25.006890°N 72.267663°E / 25.006890; 72.267663
Architecture
Completed1176 AD
Temple(s)3

Inscriptions

It seems to be an ancient tirth place as per inscription. The idol established on Margshirsh Shukla Saptami of Vikrama Samvat 813 (756 AD) was re-established in the temple on Marrgshirsh Shukla 5 of Vikrama Samvat 1233 (1176 AD). A description of its establishment on Poush Shukla 9 of Vikarama Samvata 1340 (1283 AD) is also found.

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