Mulnayak: Nearly 15cms. high black – coloured idol of Bhagwan Sankatharan Parshvanath in the padmasana posture. There is an umbrella of 5 hoods over the head of the idol.

Tirth: It is in the town of Jaisalmer.

Historicity: Jaisalmer is a very ancient and historic city. There were 84 Upashrayas of 84 Gacchas here. Jainism is prevalent in Jaisalmer from the time this city was established by Jaisalji. Almost all  the temples here are as ancient as the city. There is a two – storeyed temple of Shri Suparshvanath Bhagwan in Kotharipado in the town of Jaisalmer. This temple is also known ad Tappagacchia temple. In the second storey of this temple, the idol of Sankatharan Parshvanath is installed as the Mulnayak. There is also an idol of Godi Parshvanath here. According to the inscription available in the temple, this temple was built by the Jain sangh and the idols installed in V.S.1868 on Akshaya Trithiya day.

Other temples: There are 5 temples in the town and 7 temples in the fort of Jaisalmer.

Works of art and sculpture: The art and sculpture of Jaisalmer is world famous. The temple is very ancient and the idol of Bhagwan is alluring and beautiful.

Guidelines: The railway station of Jaisalmer is at a distance of 1.5 kms. from the temple. Bus and private vehicles are available. Dharamshala and Bhojanshala facilities are available here.

Scripture: A mention of Sankatharan Parshvanath is  made in “365 Shri Parshvajin Naammala”, in “Tirthmala”, in “Shri Parshvanath Naammala” etc. There is an idol of Sankatharan Parshvanath in Kareda Tirth.

Trust: Shri Sankatharan Parshvanath Shwetambar Jain Tirth, Shri Suparshvanath Shwetambar Jain Tirth,  Kothari Pado, Jaisalmer- 345 001,  State- Rajasthan,  India.  Phone: 02992-253347.