Shri Laxmani Tirth
Mulnayak
Shri Padmaprabhu Bhagwan, in white color, seated in a lotus posture, of height 1.2 meters
Tirth
It is in a shrine 8 Kms away from Alirajpur village in a forest on the Khandwa-Vadodara road. (Shve).
Historicity
From the temples and the idols discovered from under the earth, it is believed that this shrine is about 2000 years old. From Jain scriptures, it is known that this place was flourishing in prosperity upto 16th Vikram era. Sri Jayanandmuniji composed his “Pravasgiti†in 15th Vikram era and according to what is stated therein, in Vikram era 1427, there were here 2000 homes of Jain householder families and 101 temples with Sikhar. According to a volume entitled "Shukra Sagar" (Sukhsagar), when the minister of Mandavgadh Sri Zanzanshah led a congregation of Jains on a pilgrimage to the shrines of Mt. Shatrunjay, the congregation halted here for some time for offering prayers and worship. The last renovations on the temple were carried out in Vikram year 1994 when ceremonial consecration had taken place at the hands of Acharya Sri Yatindrasurishvarji.
Other Temples
Near the temple, there is a "Gurumandir" of great Acharya Sri Rajendrasurishvarji Maharaj.
Works of art and Sculpture
The assembly hall of this splendid temple of three pinnacles, is very large. The 137 artistic and multicolor paintaings of the life of King Shripal are really very spectacular. Many of the idols found from the ground have wonderful and sighty artistry and beauty. Some of the pillars look like Kirtistambhs on account of their artistic beauty.
Guidelines
The nearest railway station of Dahod is at a distance 80 kilometers, Vadodara is at a distance of 152 kilometers and Indore is at a distance of 152 kilometers. the nearest big city is Alirajpur. Bus service and private vehicles are available. There are Boarding and lodging provisions near the temple.
Trust
Shri Padmaprabhu kalyanji shwetamber jain charitable trust, Laxmani Tirth, Post. Alirajpur-457 887, Dist.Zabua, State : M.P., India. Phone: 07384-33874, 33545