SONAGIRI TIRTH

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SONAGIRI TIRTH

SHRI SONAGIRI TIRTH

PRESIDING DEITY AND LOCATION :

Sri Chandraprabh Bhagwan in a standing posture, of height 3.66 meters in a shrine together with numerous temples on a mountain near the village of Sanaval (Dig).

ANTIQUITY AND SALIENT FEATURES :

The ancient name of this place was Shravangiri. A reference is available about renovations having been carried out here in Vikram year 335. History of the period earlier than this is difficult to find. The mere sight of the temple makes one feel that several times such renovations must have been carried out here. According to Jain scriptures, numerous saints, Nang, Anand Attained Moksha at this place. It is stated that even the “Samosaran” of the 8th Tirthankar of the present cycle was held here. Besides this temple, there are other 126 temples on this mountain which can be sighted from a long distance. At the base also, there are 25 more temples.

On this beautiful mountain, the architectural style of temples easily attracts visitors. Each temple is different in style from the other. There is one kund (small reservoir) which is out in a rock and is coconut shaped. There is one other rock which when struck produces sound like the one coming from metal. It is therefore called “ringing rock” (Bajani Shila). The cluster of these temples on the mountain appears extremely enchanting . The cleanliness and other arrangements regarding this shrine is praiseworthy.

APPROACH – ROUTE :

The nearby Railway station from the shrine is Sonagir which is 4 Kms away from the base of the mountain. Buses and Taxis are available at the station for transport. From Dattia village located on Gwalior – Jhansi road, Sonagir is 5 Kms away. From Gwalior it is 65 Kms and from Jhansi it is 40 Kms away. To reach upto the base there is a tar road and for ascent to the mountain steps are cut.

AMENITIES FOR JAIN PILGRIMS :

There are 21 Dharamshlas at the base for lodging by the pilgrims with all facilities including a bhojanshala for meals are available. On the mount water, electricity, telephone etc., are available.