5 Manmohan Parshwanath Bhagwan
Kamboi Ta-charasma Dist-Mehsana
- Mulnayak: Nearly 127cms. high, white – coloured idol of Bhagwan Manmohan Parshwanath in the
Padmasana posture is the mulnayak at present. The old and ancient idol of Bhagwan Manmohan
Parshvanath in Padmasana posture is nearly 33 cms. high and is in a sanctuary in the temple.
Tirth: It is on the Mehsana highway outside Nandasan village.
Historicity: Nandasan is an ancient Tirth. The new temple was built under the inspiration and
instructions of Acharya Shri Vijay Rajendrasurishwarji. The new idol of Bhagwan Manmohan
Parshvanatha was installed in the temple on the 7th day of the bright half of the month of Vaishakh
in V.S. 2051 by the revered hands of Acharya Shri VijayRajendarsurishvarji.. The old idol of
Manmohan Parshvanath was brought from the old village of Nandasan almost 40 years ago and
kept here in a sanctuary. This Tirth is also known as Jaytribhuvan Tirth. The idol of Bhagwan
Parshvanatha is splendid, alluring, delightful and miraculous. Jains and non Jains from far off
places come here to pray. It is believed that if prayed with faith and devotion the wishes of the
pilgrims are fulfilled. The idols of Kalikund Parshvanath, Guru Gautam Swami, Padmavatidevi,
Manibhadraveer and others are also installed here.
Other Temples: There is no other temple.
Works of art and Sculpture: The large and splendid octagonal temple has been brilliantly
decorated with intricate designs. The creative temple work boasts about the artistic skills of the
craftsmen. The walls and pillars of the temple are adorned with specimens of ancient art and the
paintings looks beautiful and spectacular. The idol has been beautifully carved from a single stone
and looks very beautiful. The smiling face of Bhagwan Manmohan Parshwanath looks very calm
and serene. The temple is surrounded by beautiful natural surroundings. The surrounding greenery
and the beauty of the Tirth mesmerises and fascinates the pilgrims. The calm and tranquil village
environment makes it a perfect place for religious activities.
Guidelines: This temple is on the Ahmedabad – Mehsana highway. The nearest railway station of
Mehsana is at a distance of 25kms. and Nandasan is at a distance of 1km. Nandasan is well
connected to all the major cities by road and rail. Bus service and private vehicles are available
here. Dharamshala and Bhojanshala facilities are available here. There is an Ayambilshala, an
Upashraya and a Gyanbhandaar. There is also a school, a pathshala, a Gurukul and a dispensary.
Trust: Shri Jaytribhuvan (Manmohan Parshvnath) Tirth Trust, Post: Nandasan, Taluk – Kadi,
District: Mehsana – 382 705, State: Gujarat, India.
2. Mulnayak: Nearly 78 cms. high, white – coloured idol of Bhagwan Manmohan Parshvanath in the
Padmasana posture.
Tirth: It is in the centre of Bali village.
Historicity: The village of Bali is the heart of Godvad Kshetra. There are 2 ancient temples in Bali
of Adinath Bhagwan and Manmohan Parshvanath Bhagwan. V.S.1161 is written on the Idol of
Bhagwan Mamohan Parshwanth which shows the antiquity of the idol. The story goes that the
presiding deity of Bhagwan Parshvanath came in a dream of Gemaji Shravak and told him that
there is an idol of Bhagwan Parshvanath in the lake in Sela village and asked him to install it in a
temple. When the idol was found, there was an argument between the villagers of Sela and Bali as
to where the idol will be installed. It was decided that the idol will be taken in a bullock cart and
where the bullock cart stops, the idol will be installed in that village. The cart halted in the village of
Bali. Hence, a gorgeous temple was built in Bali village and this idol was installed in that temple. It
is said that this idol was installed by the revered hands of Acharya Shri Yashobhadrasurishvarji of
the Sanderak Gacchha. This idol of Bhagwan Manmohan Parshvanath is very beautiful,
miraculous, influential and pleasing. The architecture of the temple is unique and beautiful.
Other Temples: There is another ancient temple of Bhagwan Adinath which is believed to be
about 2,000 years old. The idol of Rata (red – coloured) Mahavir in this temple is very spectacular.
There is another ancient Jain temple in the village of Boya 4 kms. from Bali on the Bali – Sevadi
road.
Guidelines: The nearest railway station of Falna is at a distance of 8 Kms. from the temple. Bus
Service and Vehicles are available. Dharamshala and Bhojanshala facilities are available here.
Trust: Shri Manmohan Parshvanath Jain Devasthan Pedhi, Parshvanath Chowk, Post: Bali –
306 701, District: Pali, State: Rajasthan, India. Phone: 02938 – 222029.
3. Mulnayak: Nearly 68cms. high, white – coloured beautifully carved, Parrikar – yukt idol of Bhagwan
Manmohan Parshvanath in the Padmasana posture. There is an umbrella of 7 hoods over the
head of the idol.
Tirth: The temple is in the centre of the Kamboi village. Mirror work is beautifully done in the
temple.
Historicity: Kamboi is an ancient village of the 11th century. Kamboi village was gifted to Moolraj
by Moolnath of Mandli who had come from Vadiyar in V.S.1043. The history of this temple is
available only from the 17th century but the temple is more ancient than that period. On a metal
idol of V.S.1638, the name of Kamboi village is mentioned. On the idols which are installed on both
sides of the Mulnayak Bhagwan, it is written that the installation ceremony was done by Acharya
Shri Vijaysensurishvarji in V.S.1659 on the 13th day of the bright half of the month of Vaishak. On
the other idols, the years V.S.1504, 1505 and 1518 are written. This alluring idol of Manmohan
Parshvanath was installed in the main temple in V.S.1968. This temple was renovated again and
the installation ceremony was done on the full moon day of the month of Magh in V.S. 2003. During
the installation ceremony, nectar or ami started flowing from the idol of Bhagwan Parshvanath for a
few hours. Thousands of people present there saw this miracle and were mesmerised. A little later,
they smelt a fragrance in the air and saw rain showers outside which was perfumed. Even nature
showed its happiness. A fair is held here every year on the second day of the bright half of the
month of Phalgun. Thousands of pilgrims from far and wide come here on that day. A flag is
hoisted on the full moon day of the month of Magh. Even today many ancient idols are being found
in the village and nearby.
Other Temples: At present, there is no other temple here.
Works of art and Sculpture: This is a very ancient temple. This ancient idol of Manmohan
Parshvanath is very alluring, beautiful, influential and miraculous. Judging by the carvings done on
the Parrikar, it is believed that this idol belongs to the period of King Samprati. The flooring of the
temple is decorated with white mirrors. The walls of the temple are decorated beautifully with
colourful mirrors which increases the beauty of the temple. Mirror work is done on the walls of the
temple. The pilgrimage places like Pavapuri, Rajgrihi, Champapuri etc. are beautifully and
artistically done and the frames are hanging on the walls of the temple. The ten births of Bhagwan
Parshvanath are also artistically done and must be seen. Gajsukumal Muni standing in Kausagga
Dhyana peacefully in the burial ground with fire burning on his head should definitely be seen.
Many miracles keep happening here. It is believed that no robbery can take place in this
temple. A few months after the installation ceremony, when devotees were worshipping in the
temple they saw a shower of “scented Vasakshape” on the idol of Parshvanath Bhagwan. This
same incident happened again a few months later. An unbelievable super natural incident
happened on Karthik Purnima day. After Aarti in the evening, the doors of the temple were closed
for the night. Suddenly, the whole temple was illuminated with divine light from outside. People
were spellbound seeing this and started gathering there from far and near to see this miracle. The
source of this light was not known and people were getting impatient and wanted to know the
reason. So, the doors of the temple were opened again at 11pm. in the night. As soon as the doors
were opened, this divine light vanished. The Naman (bath water) of this influential idol is like a
medicine and cures the disease of a devotee if applied with faith and devotion. Once some Sadhviji
Maharaj Sahib were coming to this Tirth. The sun was setting and they got lost. It became dark as
the clouds were gathering in the sky. They got scared and didn’t know what to do. Suddenly they
saw a light and when they looked up they could see the flag of the temple as it was illuminated by
divine light. With the help of the light, they reached the temple shortly. In another instance, two
Acharyas were halting in this temple. For continuous three days, there was a shower of saffron in
the afternoon. The silver leaves by which Bhagwan was adorned was also sprayed with the
saffron. Miracles keep happening in this temple quite frequently. At night, the sound of music and
dance can be heard in the temple.
Guidelines: Kamboi comes in the Chanasma taluk of Mehsana district with a population of about
5,000 people. 4 jain families reside here. Kamboi comes on the Mehsana – Harij railway line. This
place is at a distance of 16 kms. form Chanasma. Buses and taxis are available means of
conveyance. Dharamshala and Bhojanshala facilities are available here. Sankheswar is at a
distance of 45kms.,Mehsana 50 kms., Patan 30kms., Modera 30kms. and Ahmedabad 200kms.
from here.
Scripture: A mention of Manmohan Parshvanath is made in “365 Shri Parshvajin Naammala”,
“108 Naamgarbhit Shri Godi Parshvanath Stavan”, “Parshvanath Sankhya Stavan”, “108
Naamgarbhit Shri Parshvanath Stavan”, “Shri Parshvanath Naammala”, “VridhVijay Gani Raas”,
“Shri Parshvanath Prabhu na 108 Naam na Chaand” etc. There is an idol of Bhagwan Manmohan
Parshvanath in Sthamban Parshvanath temple, in Kalikund Parshvanath temple in Santacruz,
Mumbai, in Kareda Parshvanath Tirth, in Jiravala Tirth etc. There are many temples of Manmohan
Parshvanath all over India.
1. There is an ancient temple of Manmohan Parshvanath in Calcutta – Bhavanipur.
2. There are 2 temples of Manmohan Parshvanath in Khambhat – one in Jiralo Pado and the other
in Choksi ni pole.
3. There are 2 temples in Surat – one in Oswal Mohalla and the other in Vakil na Khacha.
4. There are 3 temples in Patan – Mahalakshmi na Pada, Khajuri na Pada and Manmohan ni Sheri.
5. There are temples of Manmohan Parshvanath in Petlad, Patoliya Pole in Vadodara, Voravad
in Radhanpur, Mehsana and Nandasan in Gujarat.
6. There are temples of Manmohan Parshvanath in Bali and Sanchor in Rajasthan.
7. There are temples of Manmohan Parshvanath in Ichalkaranji, Poona – Bhavani pet, Timber
Market and Sangli in Maharashtra.
8. There is a temple of Manmohan Parshvanath in Burhanpur and in Ladol.
Trust: Shri Manmohan Parshvanath Shwetambar Jain Tirth, Post: Kamboi – 384 230, Taluk:
Chanasma, District: Mehsana, State: Gujarat, India.
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