Shri Jotinga Parshwanath Tirth

Sacred Details

Sacred History

• The Mughal Invasion: During the reign of Aurangzeb (between 1658 and 1707 CE), the Governor of Ahmedabad sent an army to Munjpur to defeat the local ruler, Thakor Sardar Hamirsinh.
• Destruction of the Fort and Temple: In the ensuing battle, the Munjpur fort was destroyed, and Sardar Hamirsinh was killed. It is believed that the original temple was also demolished during this time.
• Protection of the Idol: To save the sacred idol of Parshvanath, it was moved and placed within the Shri Shantinath Temple.
• Attack on Shankheshwar: After conquering Munjpur, the Governor’s army also destroyed the beautiful temple at Shankheshwar and damaged several idols. However, the main idol of Shri Shankheshwar Parshvanath was saved because it had been hidden in a basement in advance.
• Naming of the Lord: Because of the location, this idol is known as Shri Munjpura Parshvanath, though it is more popularly recognized by the name Jotinga or Jotingada Parshvanath.
• Ancient Heritage: The idol is believed to date back to the era of King Samprati. The Shantinath Temple itself is over 400 years old. There is also a two-story temple of Shri Godi Parshvanath at the site.
• Architecture and Festivals: The temple is famous for its beautiful carvings, including four arches, nine decorative "torans," and intricate ceiling work. The temple's anniversary (Pratishtha day) is celebrated every year on Magshar Sud-11, with the last major renovation completed in 1945 (Vikram Samvat 2001).

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Shri Jotinga Parshwanath Jain Tirth