Shri Ramtek Tirth
Mulnayak
Nearly 304 cm high, golden coloured idol of Bhagawan Shantinath in the Kayotsarya posture.
Tirth
It is outside the Ramtek city.
Historicity
The history of this tirth is believed to belong to the times of Bhagawan Munisuvrat, the 20th century according to the very ancient Jain puranas or it belongs to the pre-historical times. In the Padmapuran written by Acharya Raviseno is Vanshagiri, it is stated that Ramchandraji built a number of Jain temples. This vanshagiri is named Ramtek. the idol of Bhagawan Shantinath installed in Ramtek is believed to fulfill heart’s desires. On account of exaggerated influence of the idol, this is also called Atishaya Kshetra.
Other Temples
Around this temple, there are eight temples. There is also a very splendid and beautiful Manastambh and it is very ancient.
Works of art and Sculpture
the sight of there splendid and divine temples is very beautiful and attractive. The architecture of the pinnacles of these temples is very ancient, extraordinary and distinct.
Guidelines
Ramtek, the nearest railway station is at a distance of five kilometers. Bus service and private vehicles are available. Boarding and lodging provisions are there near the temple.
Trust
Shri 1008 Shantinath Digamber Jain Atishay Kshetra, Ramtek - 441106, Dist - Nagpur. State : Maharastra, India.