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The historical roots of this place are believed to extend back to the ninth century. In ancient times, it was known as "Gambhuya" or "Gambhuta," a city of considerable prosperity and the backdrop for numerous historical events. Gift records held by this temple indicate the existence of several Jain temples in this region during ancient times. The scattered remnants found in the area bear witness to the antiquity of this place. The idol of Gambhira Parshvanath is thought to date back to the era of Raja Samprati. This idol of Gambhira Parshvanath was reinstalled in a splendid two-story temple in V.S. 1844 and underwent renovation in V.S. 2025. Many ancient idols were unearthed from beneath the earth here. Notably, the idol of the Mulnayak, Shri Mahaveer Bhagwan, in the Lalbagh temple in Bhuleshwar, Mumbai, originates from Gambhu. In the 9th century of the Vikram era, Nina Sheth, an ancestor of Minister Vimalshah, migrated from Srimalpur (Bhinmal) to Gambhu and settled there.
Regarding other temples, there are none in the vicinity of Gambhu.
The sculpture of the smiling and miraculous idol of Gambhira Parshvanath is truly captivating. Correspondence from visitors to various temples corroborates the existence of multiple temples in this locale. The temple's craftsmanship is exquisite, with a fascinating tale of a miraculous daily appearance of a silver coin in the hands of the Lord. When this phenomenon became known, the coin ceased to appear, and the coin that had previously materialized in the Lord's hands remains affixed to it to this day.
For pilgrims, the nearest railway station is Mehsana, which is 18 kilometers away. Taxi services and bus transportation are readily available. To reach Gambhu, pilgrims can travel via Ganeshpura on the Mehsana-Madhera road. Nearby temples include those in Sankheswar, Mehsana, Kamboi, Chanasma, and Patan. Accommodations such as Dharamshala and Bhojanshala facilities are provided, along with an Upashraya.
Gambhu has a rich scriptural heritage. Acharya Sri Shilankacharyaji composed his commentary on the "Acharang Sutra" in this village in the Vikram year 919. In Vikram year 956, Shri Parshvanag, with the assistance of Shravak Jambunag, authored "Yati Pratikraman Sutra" and "Shravak Pratikraman Sutra." The ancient Vedic Granth titled "Sushrut" was also created and written here. In Vikram year 1305, the "Vrittis" of "Upang Panchak" were authored in this village. An idol of Gambhira Parshvanath can be found in Kareda Parshvanath temple.
