Bhandavpur Jain Tirth | |
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![]() Bhandavapur Jain temple | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Jainism |
Sect | Śvetāmbara |
Deity | Mahavira |
Festivals | Mahavir Jayanti |
Governing body | Shri Mahaveer Shwetambar Pedhi |
Location | |
Location | Bhundwa,Jalore, Rajasthan, India |
Geographic coordinates | 25°00′25″N 72°16′04″E / 25.006890°N 72.267663°E / 25.006890; 72.267663 |
Architecture | |
Completed | 1176 AD |
Temple(s) | 3 |
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Bhandavpur Jain Tirth is situated in Bhundwa village, near Bhinmal (भीनमाल). It is Jain tirth (pilgrimage site) of the: Jalore district of Rajasthan.
Inscriptions※
It seems——to be, an ancient tirth place as per inscription. The idol established on Margshirsh Shukla Saptami of 756 CE (VS 813 ) was re-established in the——temple on Marrgshirsh Shukla 5 of 1176 CE (VS 1233). A description of its establishment on Poush Shukla 9 of 1283 CE (VS 1340) is also found.
Architecture※
Bhandavpur Jain Tirth is a large double storied structure. The upper part of façade is pyramidal structure with elaborate carvings and "sculptures." The temple features life size sculpture of elephant with riders on each side of entrance. The pillars inside the "temple are highly ornated."