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Shri Mahavir Ji is a famous Jain pilgrimage site . This temple is situated in Hindaun Block in Karauli district in Rajasthan. It has a long historical story of its existence. ==Temples in Shri Mahavirji〔http://www.jaindharmonline.com/pilgri/mahavirji.htm〕〔http://jainsamaj.org/rpg_site/literature2.php?id=2535&cat=40&subcat=123&subsubcat=41〕== There are four temples in Shri Mahavirji. 1. 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 icon of Shree Mahaveer, 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.〔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. Drenched in the full moonlight, Chandanpur pilgrimage conveys the message of purity and peace to the humanity at large. ''Architecture〔http://www.jainteerth.com/teerth/Mahaveerji.asp〕'' The main temple of Shri Mahaverji Atishaya Kshetra is vast & magnificent ornamented with so many pinnacles. This temple is surrounded by Dharmashalas (Guesthouses). The premises of Dharmashalas surrounding the temple is called Katla. In the center of Katla, main temple is situated. The entrance gate of Katla is very attractive and magnificent. The temple is decorated with three sky high pinnacles. As one enters the main gate, there comes a rectangular ground and then there are seven beautiful gates to enter the Mahamandapa. After entering the temple we found a big shrine before us. An icon of Bhagwan Mahaveer resembling to the miraculous principal deity and two other icons are installed here. In Garbh Griha (Central Room of Temple), on the main shrine, the miraculous icon of Bhagwan Mahaveer in Padmasana posture, coral colored made of sand stone is installed with Bhagwan Pushp Danta in right side and Bhagwan Adinath’s icon in left side. There are so many agreeable ancient icons of other Teerthankaras, installed in this temple. Exterior & interior walls of the temple are richly decorated with beautiful carvings and golden paintings to improve the attraction, impression and glory of temple. 16 mythological scenes are carved beautifully on the outer walls of temple. The sculpture of temple shows an exquisite beauty of execution and a high degree of skill. In the front of main gate of temple a 52 feet high Manastambha (Column of pride) is standing, this is very beautiful and attractive. Four Teerthankar icons are installed at the top of Manstambha in all directions. 2. Shantinath Jinalaya (Temple): Shantinath Jinalaya at Shantiveer Nagar. In this Jinalaya Bhagwan Shantinath’s 28 feet high standing colossus is very beautiful. Icons of 24 Teerthankaras and their Shasan Deotas are also installed here. An attractive sky high Manstambha is also standing here. 3. Kirti Ashram Chaityalaya (Jain Temple): Kirti Ashram Chaityalaya is located in front of Shri Shantinath Jinalaya. 4. Bhagwan Parshvanath Jinalaya: Bhagwan Parshvanath Jinalaya also called ‘Kanch Ka Mandir’ due to a beautiful and attractive glass work is situated in front of Sanmati Sanmati Dharmashala. This temple was constructed by Late Bramhacharini Kamla Bai. 5. Bhavya Kamal Mandir: This is located on the road connecting ''Shantinath Jinalya'' and ''Main Temple''. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Shri Mahavirji」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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