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This temple houses a 138 cm tall, white-colored idol of Bhagwan Sfulling Parshvanath in the Padmasana posture, adorned with a magnificent Parrikar featuring an umbrella with nine hoods over the idol's head. Situated on the outskirts of Vijapur village alongside a highway, this tirth is of great historical and religious significance. In ancient times, temples dedicated to Sfulling Parshvanath, Vishahar Parshvanath, and Mantradhiraj Parshvanath existed in Nepal, although they are no longer extant.
Vijapur, the host city for this temple, holds a deep-rooted historical legacy. It was established by Aahaddev in memory of his father Vijaldev in V.S. 1256. An inscription reveals that Vastupal and Tejpal undertook the renovation of the temple of Chintamani Parshvanath in this city in V.S. 1280. King Kumarpal contributed to this region by constructing a fort. The inception of the temple of Bhagwan Sfulling Parshvanath here was guided by divine inspiration during Acharya Subodhsagarsurisvarji's meditation. The new temple was built, and the idol was ceremonially installed under the revered hands of Acharya Shri Kailashsagarsurishvarji and Acharya Shri Subodhsagarsurishvarji in V.S. 2037 on the third day of the dark half of the month of Vaisakh. This temple provides an excellent environment for meditation, characterized by its serene atmosphere.
Apart from the main temple, there are 12 other temples within the vicinity, with the temple of Bhagwan Chintamani Parshvanath standing out as particularly ancient and noteworthy. It underwent renovation by Vastupal and Tejpal. The Parrikar, adorned with intricate artistic designs, is a testament to the temple's artistic beauty. Ongoing efforts by skilled craftsmen aim to further enhance the temple with exquisite stone carvings. The temple complex also includes shrines dedicated to deities like Padmavatidevi, Chakeshwaridevi, Saraswatidevi, Ambikadevi, Mahalaxmidevi, and the guardian god Ghantakarna Mahaveer. Additionally, there is a Samadhi temple dedicated to His Holiness Acharya Buddhisagarsurisvarji. Vijapur is intricately linked to the birth, activities, and spiritual teachings of Buddhisagarsurisvarji, making it a tirth of profound sanctity.
For those planning a visit, the temple is conveniently located on the Mehsana-Himmatnagar road, approximately 50 km from Mehsana and 24 km from Himmatnagar. The nearby Mahudi teerth is a mere 10 km away. Vijapur has its own railway station, located just 1 km from the temple. Access to the temple is facilitated by bus services and private vehicles. The temple complex provides amenities like an Upashraya, a spacious Dharamshala, and a bhojanashala. An ancient Gyan Bhandar (library) is also available, with ongoing work to establish a comprehensive library, museum, and reading room. Future plans include the setup of a pathshala (educational institution), a gurukul, and a dispensary. Adjacent to the temple, there is a large garden that offers pilgrims a peaceful and spiritually enriching environment for devotion and reflection.
