Girnarji


 

 

Mulnayak : Shri Neminath Bhagwan, black in colour, in Padmasan pose.

Location: Near Junagarh, 3100 ft above Sea level on Girnar hill. A pilgrim has to climb 4200 steps to reach the main temple.

Historical background: According to Jain mythology in ancient age it was also known as Ujyantagiri and Revath giri. From the time of first

 

Tirthankar to last Tirthankar many kings, chakrobortys, shrestis visited this place. Of the present tirthankars 22nd tirthankar Shri Neminath Bhagawn took Diksha here and after long penance attained kewalgyan and Moksha. According to Jain mythology after Shri Neminath Bhagawan Pradyumna Kumar, Samba Kumar, Anirudh and many other saints have attained Mokshya here.It is told in jain mythology that of the next 24 tirthankars 20 will attain moksha here.

There are many other temples in the city of Junagarh. The hill has thick forest cover which makes it more beautiful. There are lots of sculptural work in the temple walls.

How to Reach: Nearest railway station to the tirthasthan is Junagarh which is 6.5 k.m from Talhati village. Junagarh bus station is also of same distance from Talhati village, doli facilities are available. Junagarh village has Dharmsalas and Bhojanalayas for the pilgrims.There are Dharmsalas on the hill also.

Place to visit in Junagarh : Uparkot killa, Darbar Hall temple, Swami Narayan temple, Gayatri Mata Temple and others.

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