Shri Mahavirji Jain Temple
| Shri Mahavirji Temple, Kaurali श्री महावीर जी |
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Digambar Jain Atishaya Kshetra Shri Mahaveerji
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 Location of Shri Mahavirji Temple
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| Basic information | |
| Location | Karauli, Hindaun, Rajasthan |
| Geographic coordinates | 26°41′43.7″N 76°55′48.78″E / 26.695472°N 76.9302167°ECoordinates: 26°41′43.7″N 76°55′48.78″E / 26.695472°N 76.9302167°E |
| Affiliation | Jainism |
| Deity | Mahavira |
| Festival | Mahavir Jayanti |
| Country | India |
| Website | www |
| Architectural description | |
| Creator | Shri Amar Chand Bilala |
| Date established | 200 years ago |
| Temple(s) | 5 |
Shri Mahavir Ji is a famous Jain pilgrimage site . This temple is situated in Hindaun Block in Karauli district in Rajasthan.
There are five temples in Shri Mahavirji.
Digambar Jain Atishaya Kshetra Shri Mahavirji: Shree Chandanpur Mahavirjee is one of the miraculous pilgrimages of Jains. This pilgrimage situated at Hindaun Sub District in Karauli district of Rajasthan is splendoured with natural beauty. Built at the bank of a river, this pilgrimage is a prominent centre of devotion for Jain devotees. Chandanpur Mahavirji temple is hailed as the heart of pilgrimages. This is a sacred place of the Digambar tradition of Jainism.
The iconic idol of Lord Mahavira, the principal deity of the pilgrimage temple, was found during an excavation. Some 'Kaamduhadhenu' (self milching cow) used to pour out its milk everyday upon a mound near Chandanpur village. It was surprising for the owner of that cow and the villagers. They excavated the mound. The villagers were overwhelmed with emotion on witnessing the emergence of the icon of the Lord. The news of appearance of the icon spread everywhere. The masses surged to have a glimpse. The wishes of people began to be fulfilled and thus a magnificent temple was built to ceremoniously install this uniquely miraculous icon of Lord Mahaveer.
Getting impressed by this miraculous Bhagwan Mahaveer’s icon, Shri Amar Chand Bilala of Baswa (Jaipur) constructed a vast & magnificent temple here. Between 17th and 19th centuries, this temple had been occasionally renovated. In respect of art, the magnificence of this temple is, on the whole, praiseworthy, but in view of its auspiciousness, Mahaveerjee is a pilgrimage without a peer. Millions of devotees visit this temple every year to pay their floral reverence at the feet of the Lord.
Even the royal lineage of Jaipur rulers has been respectful towards this pilgrimage. The kings have been providing grants for the management of this temple. Activities related to the service of humanity have also been performed here.
A marble-umbrella has been built over the spot where the icon had emerged, and a pair of foot-images ('Charan paduka') has been ceremoniously installed to symbolize the Lord's feet. The architecture of the temple is interesting and magnificent. The scenic beauty of the cluster of spires of the temple wins the heart at a single glance.
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