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The history of this shrine traces back to the time of Sri Aadeshwar Bhagwan in the city of Ayodhya, known as Purimtal and Prayag in ancient times. Sri Adhishvar attained Keval Gnan, supreme knowledge, under a banyan tree in the Shaktamukh garden, leading to the city being named Prayag. Mata Marudevi, witnessing this event, attained enlightenment and liberation from all karmas, achieving Moksha.
Raja Mahabal and Sri Bhagwan Mahavir also visited this place, where a temple of Sri Sheetalnath Bhagwan once stood. The city may have been named "Allahabad" during the reign of King Akbar. Today, there are Shwetamber and Digamber temples here, believed to be the same location where Bhagwan Aadeshwar attained Keval Gyan.
This holy land holds immense significance as the site of the first Keval Gyan in the current time cycle. Sri Aadeshwar Bhagwan delivered his first discourse here, established the four-fold Jain community, and initiated the first disciples. The foundational aspects of Jainism, including the formulation of vows and observances, took place in this city.
Prayag is also renowned as the Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers. It is a sacred pilgrimage site for Hindus, especially during the Kumbha Mela held every twelve years.
The city's temples boast ancient and artistic idols, and there is a museum preserving many old Jain art creations. In the fort area stands a pillar, believed to be erected by King Samprati or Emperor Ashok, bearing inscriptions of their orders. Apart from the mentioned temples, there is a large Digamber temple called Tapastali located 13 km away on the highway.
