Shri Siddhavatkut Tirth

Mulnayak

Nearly 121 cm. high, black-colored idol of Bhagawan Mahavir Swami in the Kayotsarga posture.

Tirth

It is on a small hill on the bank of the river Narmada near the village Omkareshvar.

Historicity

This tirth is believed to be very ancient. There is an inscription of the year 11 of the Vikram era. There are also inscriptions on the idols of other temples. The last renovation of this temple was accomplished in the year 1951 of the Vikram era. Here two Chakravartis, Santkumar and Madva and ten Kamdevs together with many sadhus attained the final liberation. This is mentioned in the Nirvan Kand and Jain scriptures. A fair is held here from the thirteenth day to the fifteenth day of the bright half of the month of Fagan.

Other Temples

Besides this, there are ten temples.

Works of art and Sculpture

Since this tirth is near the meeting-place of the rivers Narmada and Kaveri and among the hills, the scene is beautiful beyond description. Its antiquity strikes one on seeing the idol. The sculpture and artistry of those days are matchless.

Guidelines

From this tirth on the Khandva - Indore railway line, the nearest railway station of Badvaha is at a distance of 19 kilometers and Omkareshvar road is at a distance of 11 kilometers. Bus service and private vehicles are available. On the river bank there are boats to ferry one to the other bank. There is a dharmashala here. In Omkareshvar too, there are Boarding and lodging provisions.

Trust

Shri Digambar Jain Siddhakshetra Siddhavarkut, Mandhata-Omkareshwar, Dist, East Nimad, State : Madhya Pradesh, India.