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In the ancient port city of Mangrole, nestled in the Junagadh district of Saurashtra, a spiritual haven unfolds—the divine presence of the nearly 83 cm high, white-colored idol of Bhagwan Navpallav Parshwanath, seated gracefully in the Padmasana posture.
The historical tapestry of Mangrole, formerly known as Mangalpur, is interwoven with the rich heritage of Jainism. In bygone eras, the city boasted numerous Jain temples, reflecting a vibrant Jain community. The temple dedicated to Navpallav Parshwanath stands as a testament to this spiritual legacy, believed to have been commissioned by Maharaja Kumarpal. The installation of the idol in V.S.1263 marked a pivotal moment guided by the wisdom of Acharya Shri VijayDharma Ghosh Surishvarji.
A narrative etched in "Shri Navpallavbhaas," penned by Shri Samaysundar Upadhyay, unveils the origin of the name Navpallav. The idol's journey from Vallabhipur to Mangrole, with a miraculous event of the broken fingers rejoining instantly, bestowed the moniker "Navpallav Parshwanath" upon it. Dating back to the reign of King Samprati, this idol carries the epithet "Mangalpura Parshwanath," honoring the city of Mangrole.
Mangrole's sacred landscape hosts two additional temples, among which a visit to the temple of Shri Suparshwanath Bhagwan is highly recommended.
For seekers on a spiritual sojourn, guidelines lead to Kesod railway station, 25 km from Mangrole, facilitating convenient travel. Junagadh (Girnar Tirth) and Barej Tirth stand in proximity, inviting pilgrims to explore neighboring sacred sites. The spiritual abode provides essential amenities like Dharamshala, Bhojanshala, and an Upashraya for contemplation.
The scriptures resonate with the mention of Navpallav Parshwanath in "Tirthmala," "Sashvat Tirthmala," "Shri Som Soubhagya Kavya," "365 Shri Parshvanath Naammala," "Shri Sankheswar Parshvanath Chaand," "Shri Bhateva Parshvanath Stavan," "Shri Godi Parshvanath Stavan," and "Shri Parshvanath Sankhya Stavan," to name a few. The divine presence extends beyond Mangrole, finding echoes in temples in Khambhat, Gogunda (Rajasthan), Jiravala Tirth, Kareda Parshwanath temple, and Kalikund Parshwanath temple in Santacruz, Mumbai.
Pilgrims seeking solace and spiritual connection are invited to Shri Navpallav Parshwanath Shwetambar Jain Tirth at Kampani Faliya, Post: Mangrole, Taluk: Mangrole, District: Junagadh, State: Gujarat-362 225, India. For inquiries, the trust can be reached at 02878-222795. This sacred abode, steeped in history and devotion, stands as a beacon, guiding the faithful on their journey toward spiritual enlightenment.
