Monday, 20 September 2010
Suparshwanath Swetambar Jain Temple (Panchayati Mandir, Dada)
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Sri Suparshwanath Swetambar Jain Temple alias Panchayati Mandir is situated at Dara, Gheewalon Ka Rasta, Johri Bazar, Jaipur. The temple is more than a century old. Gold paintings and Pachchikari (gemstones inlaid in marble) of this temple are worth seen. Several other Tirthankar idols are installed in the temple other than the principle deity Sri Suparshwanath Swami, the 7th Tirthankar.
An old idol of Sri Shantinath Swami in Kharagasan (Standing) has a marvelous look Gandhar Gautam Swami and Dada Gurudev idols are also installed. There are Navpad, Vees Sthanak, Palitana (Siddhachal) and Sammet Shikahar Patt too.
The temple is managed by Sri Jain Swetambar Khartar Gachchh Sangh, Jaipur.
Jyoti Kothari
Shiv Ji Ram Bhawan and Vichakshan Bhawan
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Shiv Ji Ram Bhawan and Vichakshan Bhawan are situated at MSB Ka Rasta, 2nd cross, Johri Bazar, Jaipur. Shiv Ji Ram Bhawan is the official head quarter of Sri Jain Swetambar Khartar Gachchh Sangh, Jaipur. The building is named after Shivji Ram Ji Maharaj, a famous Jain saint of 19th century, who breathed his last in Jaipur. There is a large hall in the top floor of Shiv Ji Ram Bhawan that is used for Pravachan and other religious functions. There are few rooms for the stay of Jain tourists (Yatri). A Bhojan shala and a Ayambil shala are also run in the premises.
Vichakshan Bhawan is situated opposite to Shiv Ji Ram Bhawan. It was renovated in 1980 from its older version Imliwali Dharamshala and named after renowned Jain nun Pravartini Sri Vichakshan Sri Ji Maharaj. She had titles like Samata Murti and Jain Kokila. She also breathed her last in Jaipur.
Vichakshan Bhawan is mainly used for the stay of Jain monks and nuns. Daily Samayik, Pratikraman, Swadhyay and Pravachan are also organized at Vichakshan Bhawan. There is a Gyan Bhandar (Old manuscripts) and a library in the top floor of this building.
Sunday, 19 September 2010
Mohanbadi Swetambar Jain Temple, Dadabadi and Samadhi Mandir
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Mohanbadi is one of the historical Swetambar Jain religious place in Jaipur situated between Surajpole gate and Galta at Surajpole road, Jaipur. The premises is managed by Shri Jain Swetambar Khartar Gachchh Sangh, Jaipur.
Sri Sanwalia Parasnath Temple and Dadabadi were built in the 18h century. We are in process of collecting and publishing history of this Jain heritage site.
There are black colored stone idol of Sanwalia Parasnath and a white marble feet print of Lord Rishabhdev, the Adinath along with some other idols and Dada Jin Kushal Suri feet print. The temple is an explicit example of Mogul- Rajput school of architecture with beautiful wall paintings.
An old Dadabadi along with Shantivijay Suri Guru Mandir are also situated in this premises in the left side of the Parasnath temple.
Funeral ceremonials of Jain monks and nuns (Sadhu / Sadhwi) are used to take place at Mohanbadi since centuries. Samadhi Mandir of several Jain saints such as Shivji Ram Ji Maharaj, Pujya Jayanand muni, Pujya Punya Sri Ji Maharaj, Samata Murti Sri Vichakshan Sri ji Maharaj and Agam Jyoti Pravartini Sri Sajjan Sri ji Maharaj are built inside the premises.
Khartar Gachchh Sangh, Jaipur is building a five floored air conditioned Dharamshala with all modern amenities at Mohanbadi premises.
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