Shri Deesa Tirth
Mulnayak
Nearly 45 cm. high, white - colored idol of Bhagawan Adishvar in the Padmasana posture.
Tirth
It is in the old town of Deesa.
Historicity
This place is believed to belong to the times earlier than the thirteenth century of the Vikram era. This temple was reinstalled after its renovation in 1878. The arrival of Kalikalasarvajna made this city holy, When Acharyashri Hiravjayji propitiated the Surimantra, the presiding deity appeared and gave him the blessing, "A greate king will be awakened by you and he will prove to be of great help in spreading the Jain religion. This king was Emperor Ashok.
Other Temples
Besides, there is at present a temple of Bhagawan Mahavir Swami. Outside the town, there is Dadvadi and there are foot idols of Acharya Shri Vijayabhadrasurisvrji in it.
Works of art and Sculpture
The artistic idols of God are very beautiful and impressive.
Guidelines
Deesa, the nearest railway station, is at a distance of three Kilometers from the temple. There are dharmashalas and bhojanashalas. An upashraya and an ayambilashala are also there.
Trust
Shri Jain Svetambar Murtipujak Sangha, Old Deesa-385540, Dist.-Banaskantha, Gujarat State, India.