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Mohenkheda pilgrim rajgarh
Mohankheda (Mohankheda Teerth) is a well-known Śvetāmbara Jain tirtha (pilgrimage site) located at Rajgarh, in the Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh, India. It was established around 1884 by Acharya Rajendrasuri and is celebrated as a major center of learning and Jain worship in Malwa.
Key points - Deity: Moolnayak is Shri Adinath (Rishabhanatha) in a meditative (Padmasan) posture. The temple complex also houses a Samadhi derasar for respected Acharyas like Rajendrasuri, Yatindrasuri, and Vidhyachandrasuri. - Founder and history: Established circa 1884 by Acharya Rajendrasuri; the site grew into a large Jain complex with guest facilities for pilgrims. - Tradition: Śvetāmbara Jain tirtha. Digambar and Śvetāmbara traditions may have different reverence or festival practices, but Mohankheda is widely recognized in Śvetāmbara circles as a major tirth. - Special days: Large gatherings are organized on Kartik Purnima, Chaitra Purnima, and Pausha Shukla Saptami (dates vary year to year according to the Hindu calendar). - Nearby facilities: The tirth complex includes rest houses and shrines; dharamshala and bhojanshala services are available for pilgrims.
How to approach visiting - Rajgarh is connected by road; the tirth sits in the Mohankheda area near Rajgarh town in Dhar district. - Temple timings and local arrangements vary; it’s common to observe Jain practices and to participate in local pious programs during major Jain festivals.
If you’d like, I can share more about the main deities, important festivals, or how to plan a Jain darshan at Mohankheda.
