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The temple in Bhiladi village houses an 8 cm tall black-colored idol of Bhagwan Bhiladiya Parshvanath in a colorful Padmasana posture. The idol features an umbrella with 7 hoods over its head.
Located on the Palanpur-Radhanpur highway, Bhiladi village holds this sacred site.
The historical significance of Bhiladiya can be traced back to stone inscriptions from the 13th-14th century, indicating its ancient and prosperous past. Originally known as "Trambavati," it boasted 125 Jain temples with spires, 125 stone wells, numerous lakes, and various temples dedicated to different deities. While Jain scriptures referred to the place as Bhimapalli, its exact history remains elusive. Notable events in its history include Acharya Shri Jinpatisuri's Diksha (initiation) by Acharya Shri Jinchandrasuriji in V.S. 1218 and renovations to the temple in V.S. 1317. The installation of an idol of Gautam Gandhar occurred in V.S. 1334 by Acharya Shri Jinprabodsuriji, and an idol of Ambika Devi with V.S. 1344 inscribed on it is present. Influential Acharya Shri Jinodaysuriji received Diksha in V.S. 1382 from Acharya Shri Jinkushalsuriji. In V.S. 1352, 12 Jain acharyas observed Chaturmas here. Tappagaccha Acharya Shri Somprabhsuruji foresaw the city's impending destruction, prompting its inhabitants to evacuate. A new city, Radhanpur, was founded to replace it, and the original city was destroyed in 1353, remaining unknown for many years. In V.S. 1872, Anada, a Bhiladiya Brahmin inspired by Mehta Dharamchand of Deesa, resettled the village, which became Bhildi. In V.S. 1892, a new temple was constructed, and the idol of Bhagwan Neminath was enshrined as the Mulnayak. This temple was renovated in V.S. 2027 under the guidance of several revered Acharyas. Subsequently, a grand temple surrounded by 52 smaller temples was erected, and the Anjanshalaka-Prathishta Mahotsav was conducted in V.S. 2037. A remarkable incident involved villagers from another village attempting to relocate the idol of Bhagwan Parshvanath. Strangely, the idol grew in size through divine intervention, and wild bees swarmed around it. This was interpreted as a displeasure by the deities for moving the idol, leading to its reinstatement in the original place. Even today, devoted worshipers visit the temple, where their wishes are believed to be granted. An annual fair is held on the tenth day of the dark half of the month of Paush.
In addition to the main temple, another temple is situated here.
The ancient and captivating idol of Bhiladiya Parshvanath is known for its influence and miraculous attributes. Given the antiquity of this location, various artistic artifacts have been discovered in the ground, with ancient artistic idols being particularly striking. Excavation work in the area holds the potential to unveil further historical materials.
