Bhadreshwar, Jain Tirth Kshetra, Vasai Jain Tirth, Kutch, Gujarat

History, Importance, Temple Campus, Architecture and Facilities at Bhadreshar Jain Tirth or Vasai Jain Tirth, Bhadreshwar, Kutch, Gujarat

Bhadreshwar Jain Temple or Vasai Jain Tirth is located in small village Bhadreshwar in Mundra taluka of Kutch, Gujarat. As per believed that this tirth kshetra is one of the oldest Jain temples of India and renovated time to time during various ruler. This ancient place is also mentioned in various scripture as Bhadravati and this temple was first renovated by King Sidhsen of Bhadrawati in 449 B.C. Even though it had been ruined many times over the centuries, by both human and due to earthquakes but today it stands up and restored to its former glory. It is said that Devchandra laid the foundation stone of this temple centuries ago. In year 1125, the temple was renovated extensively by Jagdusha Sheth, Jain merchant of Kutch. This temple is built like Dilwara Temples of mount Abu with 53 shrines, where main central temple and 52 minor shrines around it. The temple is 38 feet in high, 80 feet broad and 150 feet long, with 218 pillars and 146 idols of God. The entrance of the temple is constructed in such a manner that the idol of God can be seen from the gate. The canvas paintings of life events of Mahaveer and Parshvanath and of sacred pilgrimages look very mesmerising. It is said that around 2500 years old idol of lord Parshwanath is placed. The main temple is built with white marble with majestic pillars. Temple trust manages the Dharmashala and Bhojanalaya to facilitate devotee and tourist.

There is also an ancient Shiva temple known as Chokhanda Mahadev situated at the seashore where big square step well known as the Pandavas Kund is located and legend says that it was built by the Pandavas, 5000 years ago.

How to reach Bhadreshwar Jain Tirth or Vasai Jain Tirth: Village Bhadreshwar is very well connected with Gandhidham, Bhuj, Mandvi etc. via road. Railway Station of Gandhidham is 35 Kms away where private buses and taxis are available to reach Bhadreshwar.

Taluka / Tehsil: Mundra, District: Kutch, State: gujarat, Country: india.

Religious Importance: Hindu

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