Kesariya Parshvanath is a revered Tirthankar in Jainism, known for a black idol in a cross-legged (semi-padmasana) pose with seven hooded snakes above the head. The story most often shared by Jain communities describes how this idol was rediscovered and given a special place in a tirth.

Key points of the traditional story:

• The idol is said to come from the era of Antariksh Parshvanath and was found in ruins in a garden near Bhadravati village. It stands about 152 cm tall.
• The idol is popularly called Kesariya Baba (saffron-colored) because devotees began an old custom of applying saffron as an offering, which over time gave the image its saffron hue.
• In Vikram Samvat 1976, the Shwetambar Jain sangh renovated the temple and installed the Kesariya Parshvanath idol after it was discovered. The discovery is linked to a notable dream (Swapnadev Kesariya Parshwanath) that guided the renovation.
• A yearly fair is held on the tenth day of the dark half of the month Paush.
• A well-known story about the tirth involves a traveling Charipali sangh during the India-Pakistan conflict; by singing a stavan of Kesariya Parshvanath, the war ended in 19 days and the pilgrimage proceeded.

This tale highlights the religious significance, miracles, and community devotion centered around Kesariya Parshvanath, who is also associated with local legends of revival and protection for the Jain sanghas and devotees.

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