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In Manek Chowk Khambhat, adjacent to Shri Chintamani Parshvanath Bhagwan Jinalaya, stands the separate abode of Ratna Chintamani Parshvanath Parmatma Jinalaya. Despite being situated near the residence, the temple is distinct, featuring both Gambhara and Rangamandap.
Somchandbhai Popatlal, the Sheth of Khambhat, belonging to the Benkor family, performed the last rites in Manek Chowk and had familial ties in Mandvi's pold. In Mandvi, a family-built house held a sacred place, where Shri Ratna Chintamani Parshwanath was worshipped as the Mulnayak. The family, having only one daughter, relocated to this house. After constructing the temple, the Mulnayak Shri Ratna Chintamani Parshwanath was enshrined in the new abode.
The sanctity of the temple was sanctified by His Holiness Tapagchchadhipati Bhattarak Acharya Shri Vijayanemsurishwarji Maharaja on the 10th Saturday of Magasar Sud in Vikram Samvat 2001. An inscription commemorating this event is found on the inner side wall of the temple entrance. Additionally, stone slabs representing Shri Girnarji, Shatrunjay, and Samet Shikhar are carved above the sanctum sanctorum.
The Mulnayak Shri Ratna Chintamani Parshwanath, seated in a Panch dhatu circle, is adorned with golden ink in the color work of Patto. The throne bears inscriptions dating back to Samvat 1681, providing historical significance. Crystal statues of Shri Munisuvrat Swami and Shri Chandraprabha Swami flank the Mulnayak. Seven metal idols, including Goddess Padmavati, and a Shantinath statue are also housed in the temple.
An inscription from Samvat 2004 narrates the life of the Mulnayak, and another from Samvat 1661 mentions Tejpal and Vijaysensuri, but is partly worn out. The Griha Jinalaya was constructed in Samvat 2001 by Sheth Somchand Popatlal. Presently, the temple contains crystal statues of Mulnayak Shri Ratna Chintamani Parshvanath, Shri Chandraprabha Swami, Shri Munisuvrat Swami, and various other deities.
This Griha Jinalaya has been recognized as a home temple and has undergone multiple renovations and installations over the years, contributing to its rich history and cultural significance.
