SHRI BRAHMASAGAR TIRTH

PRESIDING DEITY AND LOCATION :

Shri Jagvallabh Parshavanth Bhagwan in white color, seated in a lotus posture, of height 75 Cms located in a shrine in a small village of Brahmasar 13 Kms away from Jaisalmer. (Shve).

ANTIQUITY AND SALIENT FEATURES :

Shri Amolakchandji Maneklalji Bagrecha of this place built this temple and in vikram year 1844 on Maha Sukla 8 got it ceremonially consecrated. This shrine is one of the Jaisalmer Panch Tirthi and 1 ½ kms away from here are found Dada Shri Jinkushalsurishvarji ‘s holy shrine spot as well as a small pond (Kund). According to a legend, a certain Sheth of high caste and of Loonia gotra in the village of Dera-oor, was being harassed cruelly by his opponents of the Yavan community. Gurudev asked him to migrate to Rajasthan but advised him not to look back while going forward. Loonia families there upon commenced their march after loading camels with all their household goods. When they reached this spot, it was morning and Sheth looked back. Immediately Gurudev who was invisibly accompanying Shethji stopped and became visible and blessing him directed not to be afraid and to proceed onwards to Brahmasar which was very near. The stone on which Gurudev had appeared was later carved with his Foot-prints that exist even today. Dadawadi was also later built at this place. Dadawadi also was later built enclosing there Foot-Prints. There is a pond (Kund) which remains always clean and clear, ever flowing even during famines. This place is miraculous and therefore indeed worth seeing.

Nearby, there is a shrine of Vaishnavas which is named “Vaishakhi” and is of Buddha period. It is believed that during famine, the women of Jaisalmer used to draw water from a well which exists between “Vaishakhi” and “Brahmasar.”

In the Upashray opposite the temple, specimen of the most exquisite art on the gates can be seen.

APPROACH – ROUTE :

The Nearby railway station is Jaisalmer which is 13 Kms away where Cars and autos are available. This place is located also on Jaisalmer- Bagsa road. However, buses and cars can go right up to the temple . this shrine is 13 Kms away from the shrine of Lodrava.

AMENITIES FOR JAIN PILGRIMS :

For lodging, a small dharamshala with facilities of water, electricity alone is available near the temple. There is one big dharamshala 1½ Kms from here which is run by Dada Jinkushalsuri Trust with all facilities. It is advisable that the pilgrims stay at Jaisalmer or Lodarvapur or at the above mentioned dharamshala belonging to dadawadi and visit this place.

MANAGED BY :

Shri Jaisalmer Lodravpur Parshavanth Jain Shvetamber Trust,
Post : Jaisalmer – 345 001
Dist : Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
Tel : 02992-52404
Main Pedhi : Jaisalmer.