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This ancient pilgrimage site dates back to the 12th century. The remarkable idol of Bhagwan Parshvanath was discovered by a farmer while plowing his field under a Kanther tree. As his plow got stuck, he unearthed a stunning 31-inch idol of Bhagwan Parshvanath. Filled with unwavering faith, he entrusted the idol to the local Jain community. The Sangh (Jain community) constructed a temple and installed the idol within its sanctified walls. During the rule of Maharaja Kumarpal, a grand temple was erected, and this revered idol found its place of honor within it. Additional idols within the temple originate from the 13th to the 17th centuries.
Over the years, the temple underwent numerous renovations, with these revered rituals performed by great Acharyas such as Shri Anandvimalsuriji, Shri Vijaysinghsuriji, Shri Lakshmisagarsuriji, Shri Vijayhirsuriji, Shri Vijaydevsuriji, and others. The most recent renovation occurred in V.S. 2008 when Acharyadev Shri Labdhisurishvarji Maharajsaheb oversaw the installation of many more idols. Some years prior to that, the temple was last renovated based on the counsel of Acharya Shri Sthulbhadrasurishvarji.
An intriguing belief associated with the temple is that the flag adorning the Shikar (spire) signifies the number of daily pilgrims, and food is prepared to precisely cater to that number. This miraculous feat is determined by the number of times the flag flutters at a specific time. The food prepared consistently suffices for all pilgrims, leaving neither one person hungry nor any food leftover—an awe-inspiring phenomenon.
As for other temples, there are none in the vicinity.
The artistic grandeur of this ancient temple, believed to house an idol from the era of King Samprati, is truly exceptional. The temple's architecture is a feast for the eyes, reflecting delightful beauty, while the natural surroundings of the site add to its breathtaking charm.
For travelers looking to visit this sacred location known as Sabli Posina or Nani Posina, it is situated 22 kilometers from Idar in the Sabarkantha district. The nearest town is Idar, and there are available facilities for accommodation (Dharamshala) and meals (Bhojanshala) at the site.
