Shri Varkana Tirth

Sacred Details

Sacred History

• This tirth is worshipped daily during pratikaman in the Sakal Tirth Stotra phrase "Antriksh Varkano Paas," highlighting its significance.
• The pratima was discovered in the ground by a man from the Bharwad caste.
• The parikar is beautiful and over 350 years old.
• While the exact nirman date is unconfirmed, an inscription from VK 1211 confirms the prachinta (ancient nature) of this tirth.
• Under the influence of Acharya Devsuriji Maharaj (disciple of Acharya Hirsuriji Maharaj), Maharaj Jagat Singh forbade tax collection (mehasul/kar) from pilgrims on Posh Vadh 8 to 11.( for 4 Days )
• A Jirnodhar was done in VK 1981, followed by re-pratishta in VK 2014.

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Pedhi

Shri Varkana Parshwanath Jain Shwetambar Tirth Pedhi, Varkana, Pali – 306601,

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