Jain Derasar

  • Jain Derasar

 It is believed that if prayed with all devotion the Lord fulfils the wishes of the pilgrims.About Jain DerasarThe temple is dedicated to Lord Chandraprabha, the eighth Jain Tirthankara.According to historical records Shri Jamanpur Teerth dates back to the ancient period. It also states that this was a very large city.Jaitrasinh, Vastupal's secretary established this city in the name of his wife, Jamandevi. It is believed that the teerth belongs to the times earlier than the thirteenth century. The temple was repaired and renovated and finally reinstalled it on the tenth day of the bright half of the month of Vaishakh in the year 1964 of the Vikram Samvat Era. A mention of the eleventh day of the dark half of the month of Vaishakh in the year 1126 of the Vikram Samvat Era can be seen girdle of the idol of the Lord.It is believed by the pilgrims visiting the temple from far off places that the idol of Lord Chandraprabha possesses miraculous powers. They come here to offer their prayers to the Lord and receive his blessings. It is believed that if prayed with all devotion the Lord fulfils the wishes of the pilgrims. The temple of Shri Jamanpur Teerth housing the idol of Lord Chandraprabha has been brilliantly decorated with elaborate artistic designs. The Digambara temple reflects the artistic work of the craftsmen. The walls and pillars of the temple are adorned with specimens of ancient art and paintings. The idol of the Lord is 42 cm in height and is white in colour. The idol is seated in a padmasana posture. The smiling face of the Lord looks very calm and serene. The Temple of Shri Jamanpur Teerth organizes many annual gatherings and functions that are celebrated with much enthusiasm. Every year a fair is held here from the tenth to the fifteenth day of the bright half of the month of Vaishakh. There are provisions for dharamshalas or rest houses for the pilgrims