Shri Valam Tirth
Mulnayak
Nearly 90 cm. high, black - colored. Idol of Bhagawan Neminath in the Padmasana posture.
Tirth
It is in the middle of Valam Village.
Historicity
This place has a very ancient history. It is said that in ancient times, three idols were got installed by Shravak Ashadhi and this idol is one of the three. The artistry of the idol and many artistic remains found around the village, prove that this is a very ancient sacred place. It is difficult to find such ancient and beautiful idols elsewhere. The birth - day of this temple is celebrated every year on the sixth day of the bright half of the month of Vaishakh.
Other Temples
There is no other temple.
Works of art and Sculpture
This idol of Bhagawan Neminath is vivid and ancient. Its artistry is heart - warming. it is difficult to find else where such an ancient idol.
Guidelines
Visnagar, the nearest railway station is ten Kilometers away and Unza is eleven kilometers away. Bus- service and taxi - service are available. Since the temple is in a small street, vehicle are stopped at a distance. Near the temple, there are dharmashalas and bhojanshalas.
Trust
Shri Jain Shventamber Murtipujak Derasar, Valam : 384310, Taluka-Visnagar, Dist. : Mehsana, Gujarat State, India.