Shri Shankheshvar Tirth

Mulnayak

Nearly 182 cm. high, white-colored idol of Bhagawan Shankheshvar Parshanath in the Padmasana posture.

Tirth

It is in the center of the village Shankheshvar.

Historicity

Other Temples

Besides, there are the Agam Mandir, the temple of 108 Parshvanath and Padmavatidevi, the Gurumandir and other temples.

Works of art and Sculpture

Comparable to a God’s residence, this ancient, majestic and delightful temple with 52 idols and covered with summits looks very beautiful. Worshipped since 87000 years, this idol specially attracts the faithful worshippers. This is a tirth of immense significance. Even today, the worshippers experience the miracles of this miraculous idol.

Guidelines

The nearest railway station of Harij is at a distance of 10 kilometers and Viramgam is at a distance of 62 kilometers. Bus service and private vehicles are available. There are excellent boarding and lodging provisions. Also, there are an upashray, an ayambilshala, a jnanamandir, a jnanabhandar, a pathshala and a hall where food is given to pilgrims for use of the journey.

Trust

Sheth Jivandas Godidas Shankheshvar Parshvanath Jain Derasar Trust, Shankheshvar, Dist Mehsana, Gujarat State, India. Phone: 02723-273514, 273324