Shri Sankeshwar Tirth

Sacred Details

Sacred History

• The shrine of Shankeshwar is called Shankhpur in both ancient and modern texts.
• The village is named after the miracle-working idol of Shankeshwar Parshwanath.
• Ashadhi Shravak (of the past chubisi) made three pratimas, which are located in Charup, Khambat, and Shankeshwar.
• When Shri Krishna's army was affected by Jarasandh's Vidhya, Bhagwan Neminath suggested him to perform an attham Tap.
• Shri Krishna followed this advice; as a result, the Shashan devi provided the murti of Parshwanath Bhagwan.
• The Snatra Jal of the Bhagwan was sprinkled on Krishna's army, restoring their consciousness and allowing them to defeat Jarasandh.
• Due to this victory, Shri Krishna blew his Shankh, leading the village to be named Shankpur.
• The Pratimaji has been here for more than 86,000 years.
• In VK 1155, Sajjanshah Mantri rebuilt the Jinalay with guidance from Acharya Devchandrasuriji Maharaj.
• Maha Mantri Vastupal and Tejpal performed a Jirnodhar of the temple.
• Due to threats from Allahuddin Khilji, the Pratima was hidden underground in the 14th century.
• In VK 1760, the Jinalay was rebuilt and Pratishtha was performed again.
• This Pratima has been worshipped by Nami-Vinami, Shree Ram, and others.

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Sheth Jivandas Godidas Shankeshvar Parshvanath Jain Derasar Trust

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