- Kachulika Parshwanath
Kachodi, Pindwada
Sirohi(Rajsthan)
Mulnayak: Nearly 90 cms high,white-coloured idol of Bhagwan Kachhulika Parshvanath in the
Padmasana posture. There is an umbrella of 7 hoods over the head of the idol.
Tirth: It is in the center of the Kaccholi village.
Historicity: In ancient times, Kaccholi was a rich and prosperous city with a great history. The
Rao of Kutch established this city and named it Kacchulika. There is an inscription of the year 1343
of the Vikram era which proves the antiquity of this place. This tirth is, therefore, believed to be still
more ancient. This place is the origin of the Kachholival gachchha. Kacchulika Parshvanath is
named after the Kacchuli village. Kacchulika Parshvanath is also known as Chintamani
Parshvanath. This idol is ancient and miraculous. In ancient times, thousands of Shravakas lived
here. Shri Manickyaprabhsuri and Shri Udaysinghsuri of the Kacchulika gachcha were honoured
with the Acharya pad in this temple. A flag is hoisted on the temple on the tenth day of the bright
half of the month of Magasar every year. This temple was renovated in 2016 of the Vikram era.
Other Temples: There is no other temple
Works of art and Sculpture: Bhagwan's idol is splendid and very beautiful with a splendidly
carved Parrikar. Seeing the serene, peaceful idol the worshippers feel joy of devotion.
Guidelines: Swarupganj, the nearest railway station is at a distance of 5 kms. from where bus
service and private vehicles are available. From Mahaveer Bhavan in Swarupganj also, vehicles
are available. There are provisions for boarding and lodging but it is better to stay in Swarupganj
and come here.
Scripture: A mention of this temple has been made in "Kaccholi Raas", in "Mangal Kalash
Choupaai", in "Shri Parshvanath Naammala", in "135 Shri Parshvanath Stavan", etc.
Trust: Shri Kachholi Jain Sangh, Post: Kacchuli – 307 023, Station: Swarupganj, Tehsil:Pindwada,
District: Sirohi,, State: Rajasthan, India.
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