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Revati Yaksha here is very miraculous. About Shri Hathundi TeerthShri Hathundi Teerth is a famous Jain Temple. It is situated in Bijapur town of Pali district, Rajasthan. The temple is dedicated to Lord Mahavira, the 24th Jain Tirthankara.According to history Shri Hathundi Teerth dates back to the ancient times. The temple of Lord Shri Mahavira is said to have been built in the year 370 of the Vikram Samvat Era by Shri Viradeva Shreshthis. He got constructed the shrine under the inspiration of revered Acharya Shri Siddharsuri. It thus belonged to the 4th century. The city once served as the capital of Rashtrakuta Dynasty.It was earlier known by two names, Hastikundi and Hastitundi. Below the idol of the Lord Mahavir installed here there is a mark of an Ashtapada lion with the face of an elephant. It is believed that it is for this reason the city was named as Hastatundi which means mouth of an elephant. Such a mark cannot be seen in any other idol.Thus this particular idol of Lord bears a distinctive status. As per reference in 1973 of the Vikram Samvat Era Vidagadha the son of King Harivardhana became a follower of Jainism. He then began the renovation of the temple of Lord Mahavira. He repaired and decorated it beautifully and ceremoniously re-installed the idol.The temple has been magnificently decorated with artistic designs and stands a perfect example of ancient art.The idol of the Lord is red-coral in colour and is 13.5 cm in height. It is seated in a Padamasana posture.Revati Yaksha here is very miraculous.