Bijolia Parshvanath temple

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Bijolia Parshvanath Temple or Tapodaya Teerth Kshetra is a Jain pilgrimage center located in Bijolia town in Bhilwara district of Rajasthan.

History

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Bijolia inscription

Bijolia is famous for two rock inscriptions, both dated 1170 CE (V. S. 1226).Template:Sfn One inscription provides the genealogy of the Chahamanas of Shakambhari and the second is a Jaina poem called Template:Lang. The first inscription opens with salutation to Parshvanatha and records coronation of Somesvara.Template:Sfn The third verse of inscription describes how Someshvara gave the grant to build Parshvanatha temple in Rewna village.Template:Sfn Template:Sfn Template:Sfn The latter inscription, engraved near the door of the Parsvanatha temple, records the homage of Manoratha, son of Mahidhara.Template:Sfn According to Jain tradition, this place is believed to be where the Uttama Sikhara Purana was composed.Template:Sfn Template:Sfn Template:Sfn Template:Sfn

According to Peter Flügel, the Undeshvar Shiva temple of Bijolia was originally a Śvētāmbara temple based on carvings of prominent Jain figures in the temple exterior.Template:Sfn

About temple

Five Jain temples was constructed in 1160 CE by Mahajan Lala during the reign of King Somesvara of Chahamanas empire. The main temple is a large structure consisting of a small model of the temple.Template:Sfn The temple is dedicated to Parshvanatha and is a major Jain pilgrimage center.Template:Sfn Template:Sf

Gallery

Pond near temple

Pond near temple
Samavasarana mural

Samavasarana mural
Manasthambha

Manasthambha
Footprints near temple

Footprints near temple
Bijoliya Inscription of V.S. 1226

Bijoliya Inscription of V.S. 1226
Bijoliya Temple Complex

Bijoliya Temple Complex
Newly Made temple in Bijoliya

Newly Made temple in Bijoliya
Temple Dedicated to Gandhars of Lord Parshvnath

Temple Dedicated to Gandhars of Lord Parshvnath
Chaturmukh Jaina Idols

Chaturmukh Jaina Idols
Outer View of New Temple

Outer View of New Temple
Inscription on the Bhattarak Nishidikas

Inscription on the Bhattarak Nishidikas
Inscription on Bhattarak Nishidi

Inscription on Bhattarak Nishidi

References

Citations

Sources

Books

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Report of a Tour in Eastern Rajputana in 1871-72 and 1872-73{{#if:Carlleyle|, Carlleyle}. Office of the Superintendent of Government Printing(1878)
Studies in Jaina History and Culture: Disputes and Dialogues{{#if:Flügel|, Flügel}. Routledge(2006). ISBN 978-0-415-36099-9
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