Shri Kukdeshvar Tirth
Mulnayak
Nearly 67 cm. high, black-colored idol of Bhagawan Kukadeshvar Parshvanath in the Padmansana posture.
Tirth
It is in the Kukadeshar village.
Historicity
This tirth is believed to be 1050 years old. On the present idol in the temple, there is an inscription of the year 1976 of the Vikram era. The original idol was swept far away in the flow of time. The present black stone idol of Parshvanathji presents a delightful scene to devotees. In the depth of his splendid future, a Brahmin saw Parshvanath, the future Tirthankara as the architect of eternal happiness and in memory of his last two births, he got a beautiful idol of Parshvanathji made and got it installed in the present temple. Kurkateshvar Parshvanath is known in the popular language by the name, Kukadeshvar. This temple is recently renovated. A fair is held here every year on the tenth day of the bright half of the month of Bhadrapad.
Other Temples
There is no other temple.
Works of art and Sculpture
The delightful idol of this ancient temple gives us an experience of spirituality and spiritual joy. This idol produces happy reactions in the heart of devotees. The idol is beautiful and the temple is ancient. With nine hoods, the idol looks beautiful. The peaceful and silent atmosphere fills the heart with joy.
Guidelines
The nearest railway station of Nimach, is at a distance of 45 kilometers, Mandasor is at a distance of 60 kilometers and Ratlam is at a distance of 117 kilometers. Bus service and private vehicles are available. Boarding and lodging provisions are available.
Trust
Shri Kukadeshwar Parshvanath Svetambar Jain Mandir, Kukadeshvar, Dist Mandasor, State : Madhya Pradesh, India. Phone: 9425346813