Shri Unhel Tirth
Mulnayak
Nearly 105 cm. high black-colored idol of Bhagawan Chintamani Parshvanath in the Padmansana posture.
Tirth
It is in the Jain temple street in the Unhel village.
Historicity
This tirth belongs to a period earlier that the tenth century. There are some ruins of the Gupta age. They prove the antiquity of this place. The ancient name of this village was Toran. It seems that it was changed into the modern name during the Muslim rule. This tirth was also renovated many times. The last renovation was accomplished by Shri Unhel sangha in the year 1700 of the Vikram era. On certain nights, muscial sounds of songs are heard at night. It seems as if small lamps are waved before the idol by way of worship. Sometimes nectar flows out of God’s eyes. By pilgrimaging this miraculous tirth and worshipping this idol, the devotees fulfil theri wishes. History says that many miracles have happened here.
Other Temples
There are no other temples here.
Works of art and Sculpture
The idol of God is extraordinary and fascinating. On both the sides, the idols of Indra with a snake’s hood are beautfiul and they are not found elsewhere. Since the tirth is ancient, it is worth seeing. Bhagawan Chintamani Parshvanath fulfils the wishes of the devotees.
Guidelines
Unhel the nearest railway station is at a distance of 10 kilometers and Ujjain is at a distance of 40 kilometers from this temple. Bus service and private vehicles are available. Boarding and lodging provisions are there.
Trust
Shri Parshvanath Jain Swetambar Murtipujak Sangha Pedhi, Unhel - 456221. Dist - Ujjain, State : Madhya Pradesh, India.
Phone: 07366 – 20258 / 20237 (P.P)

