- Poshina Parshwanath
Post-Nana (Sabali),Poshina
Ta- Ider, Dist sabarkantha
Mulnayak: Nearly 78 cms. high, white-coloured idol of Bhagwan Posina Parshvanath in the
Padmasana posture.
Tirth: It is in the centre of the Nana Posina village.
Historicity: This ancient tirth belongs to the 12th. This idol was found by a farmer under a
Kanther tree. When he was ploughing his field, his plough got stuck. On digging, he found this 31"
beautiful idol of Bhagwan Parshvanath. With great faith, he entrusted this idol to the Jain Sangh.
The Sangh built a temple and got the idol installed in the temple. During the reign of Maharaja
Kumarpal, a huge temple was built and this idol was installed in it. The other idols in the temple
belong to the period between 13th and 17th century. In course of time, this temple was renovated
several times and the idols installed by the revered hands of great Acharyas like Shri
Anandvimalsuriji, Shri Vijaysinghsuriji, Shri Lakshmisagarsuriji, Shri Vijayhirsuriji, Shri Vijaydevsuriji
etc. This temple was renovated in V.S. 2008 and along with the main idol many more idols were
installed by the revered hands of Acharyadev Shri Labdhisurishvarji Maharajsaheb. The last
renovation was done some years back on the advice of Acharya Shri Sthulbhadrasurishvarji. There
is a belief that the flag on the Shikar of the temple indicates the number of the pilgrims arriving
each day and food is prepared for that exact number of people. This indication is made by the
number of times the flag flaps at a particular time. The food prepared is sufficient for all the
pilgrims, not one person more nor one person less. This definitely is a miracle to be seen.
Other Temples: There are no other temples.
Works of art and Sculpture: This is an ancient temple. It is believed that this idol of Bhagwan
Parshvanath belongs to the period of King Samprati. The artistry of this temple is extraordinary.
The temple is very delightful and beautiful. The natural beauty of this place is amazing.
Guidelines: This sacred place known as Sabli Posina or Nani Posina is at a distance of 22 kms.
from Idar in the Sabarkantha district. The nearest town is Idar. Dharamshala and Bhojanshala
facilities are available here.
Scripture: A mention of this temple is there in "Tirthmala", in" 365 Shri Parshva Jin Naammala", in
"Shri Sankheswar Parshvanath Chand", in "Shri Parshvanath Naammala", in "Shri Parshvanath
Chaityaparipati" etc. In V.S.1696 Kavi Rajratna wrote "Vijay Sheth Vijaya Shetani Raas" in Idar with
the blessings of Posina Parshvanath. He has made a mention of this in the Raas. An idol of Posina
Parshvanath is there in Jiravala Tirth and in Kalikund Parshvanath temple in Santacruz, Mumbai.
Trust: Shri Posina Parshvanath Shwetambar Jain Tirth, Sheth Shri Anandji Mangalji ki Pedhi,
Post: Nana Posina, Taluka: Idar, District: Sabarkantha, Gujarat – 383 421. India.
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