Shri Ghogha Tirth
Mulnayak
Black - Colored idol of Bhagawan Navakhanda Parshvanath in the Padmasna posture and 81 cm high.
Tirth
This sacred place is in the Ghogha port.
Historicity
In ancient times, this idol was found from a well of the Vadva village. It was formally installed under the auspices of Mahendrasurisvraji in the year 1168 of the Vikram era. This temple, therefore, belongs to the times earlier than the twelfth century. It is said that during the Muslim rule when other temples and idols were broken, this idol was also broken into nine pieces. The Shravakas prayed, won the grace of the presiding deity and got the idol restored to its underken shape. But the marks of the nine pieces were left and they are seen even today. Navakhanda Parshvanath is the name given to Bhagawan after this event. The lamp here is continuously kept burning giving saffron colour Flame.
Other Temples
There are Three other temples within complex idols Suvidhinath,Nemnath and Shantinath as a Mulnayak in the temple. There are two other big temples in the village and the idols are Chandraprabhuji and Jeerawala Paraswanath.
Works of art and Sculpture
The workmanship of this idol is excellent. This idol is ancient, bright - looking and miraculous. There are many ancient and artistic idols made of the five metals.
Guidelines
The nearest railway station is the Bhavnagar station. It is 21 kilometers away,and connected with major cities of India.Bhavnagar Airport also 20 KM.away and there is daily flight from Mumbai. Buses and taxis are available here. There is pukka road to the Jain temple. Also, there are dharmashalas and bhojanashalas which trust offers free of cost.
Trust
Sheth Kala Mitha Ni Pedhi, Navakhanda Parshvanath Jain Derasar, Ghogha : 364110, Dist. Bhavnagar, Gujarat State, India. Phone - 91-0278-2882335 Mumbai Phone -91-22-23476967 / 23476013. Fax - 23456584 Email : btc@mtnl.net.in