Mirpur Jain Temple

Mirpur Jain Temple (Aati Prachin Hamirpura Bhidbhanjan Parshvanath)/108 Shri Hamirpura Parshwanath Jain Tirth is the first marble temple (monument) of Rajasthan and an ancient historical site of Śvetāmbara Jain pilgrimage, built in the 9th century and situated in Mirpur, a fortified village in the Sirohi district of Rajasthan, India. This temple is dedicated to the 23rd Tirthankara, Lord Parshvanath (Bhidbhanjan Parshvanath). The village has four Jain temples.

History Mirpur Jain Temple was built in the 9th century AD, during the reign of the Solanki Rajputs. The Mirpur temple is generally thought to be the oldest marble monument in Rajasthan. It is devoted to the 23rd Jain tirthankara, Pārśva. The temple has inscriptions which date back to 1162 AD in the temple, mentioning the history of Hamirgarh. There are seven inscriptions dating from the 12th to the 15th century, and the latest inscription dates back to the 19th century.

Main temple Mirpur Jain Temple was built in the 9th century AD. Mirpur Jain Temple is the most important building near Sirohi. This temple is also mentioned in the ‘World And Encyclopedia of Art’. The temple is famous for its art and exquisite carvings. The fine carvings of the temple are comparable to the ones in Dilwara temples. The domes, pillars, and borders are the features unique to this temple. The murals on the ceiling of the temple show unique motifs that are not visible in other Jain temples. The kalamandap stands on its high pedestal with carved pillars and engraved parikrama representing every walk of life in Indian Mythology. The indescribable artistry of this temple is famous throughout the world and is considered by many to be unmatched. The ancient art of this temple served as a model for the later Dilwara and Ranakpur temples. This temple belongs to Shvetambara sect of Jainism. The Moolnayak of the temple is a 90 cm tall white colored idol of Lord Parshvanatha called Bhidbhanjan Parshwanathji. This sculpture illustrates Parshwanath's triumph over Kamatha's upsargas, in considerable detail. In this sculpture, Dharanendra raises a hood of 5 cobras to provide shelter for Lord Parshwanath from the relentless storm set into motion by Kamatha. The temple walls and pillars are rich with carvings of floral and geometric designs.

The idols in the temple are re-anointed in an annual ceremony. The temple is managed by Seth Shri Kalyanji Paramanandji Pedhi, SirohiSeth Shri Kalyanji Paramanandji Pedhi, Sirohi and also manages Dharamshala, Bhojanshala, and an open garden.

Other Temples Bhagvan Suparshwanathji Temple: This temple is dedicated to Suparshvanatha. The temple is built in Nagara style. The temple is famous for the beautiful glasswork of the sanctum. This temple belongs to the Digamber sect of Jainism. Bhagvan Mahavir Swami Temple: This temple is dedicated to Mahavir Swami. This temple is built in Nagara style. The temple is famous for paintings on dome. Bhagvan Shantinath Temple: This is dedicated to Shantinatha. The temple is rich in architecture, with an amalgamation of Indo-Persian architecture. The temple has been built in the Nagara style with decorative pillars and a sanctum.

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