Here is a simple history of Lodarwa (Lodurva / Lodharva) Parshwanath:

1. Place and Importance

- Lodarwa is an ancient Jain tirth near Jaisalmer (Rajasthan). - The main deity is Bhagwan Parshwanath, 23rd Tirthankar, in a very famous and miraculous form. - He is especially known here as Chintāmaṇi Parshwanath and Lodarwa Parshwanath.

1. Ancient Capital and Old Temple

- In earlier times, Lodarwa was an important town / capital in that region. - A very beautiful Jain temple of Parshwanath existed here many centuries ago. - With time, due to attacks and changes in the area, the old city and temple suffered destruction, and the original temple fell into ruins. ( en.wikipedia.org)

1. The Miraculous Idol and Its Story (Shwetambar Paramparā)

- According to Jain tradition, very skilled Jain craftsmen from Patan were travelling with two extraordinary idols of Parshwanath, meant for another place. - On the way, they stayed at Lodarwa for the night. - That same night, both the craftsmen and a local shravak Shri Dhirushah had the same divine dream that these idols should be established at Lodarwa, not taken further. - Accepting this as Bhagwan’s āgnyā (divine will), the idols were handed over and installed at Lodarwa. - Because of their incomparable beauty and spiritual value, the idol became known as “Amūlya Parshwanath” (the invaluable Parshwanath). ( jainknowledge.com)

1. Re‑installation and Renovations

- After the earlier destructions, the temple and worship were revived. - Acharyas and Jain sanghs later carried out pratiṣṭhā (re‑installation) and renovations in different periods of history. - In recent centuries, Lodarwa is counted among the important Shwetambar Parshwanath tirths, often connected in tradition with Jaisalmer’s Chintāmaṇi Parshwanath temple (where this same murti is believed to have been temporarily taken and re‑installed during troubled times). ( jainknowledge.com)

1. Temple Features Today

- The main murti is of Sahastra‑phaṇī (thousand‑hooded) Parshwanath in black stone, in padmāsan. - The temple is famous for: - Very fine carvings in pillars, ceilings and toraṇs. - A beautiful main arched gate. - A special darshan of Dharnendra Deva, protector of Parshwanath. - There are also small temples of Adinath, Ajitnath, Sambhavnath and another form of Parshwanath around the main shrine. ( jainknowledge.com)

1. Miracles and Faith

- Jain tradition records many āścarya / chamatkār (miraculous events) linked to Lodarwa Parshwanath. - Devotees believe sincere prayer here removes deep worries; hence the name Chintāmaṇi (one who removes chintā – worries). - Because of such experiences, Lodarwa Parshwanath is included among the very powerful Parshwanath tirths in Shwetambar tradition. ( jainknowledge.com)

1. Relation with Jaisalmer Tirth

- Shwetambar paramparā believes that the same Chintāmaṇi Parshwanath idol of Lodarwa was at one time taken to Jaisalmer fort for safety and installed there. - Even today, the Jaisalmer temple tradition remembers that its main Chintāmaṇi Parshwanath murti is originally connected with Lodarwa. ( jainknowledge.com)

For a simple Jain-story style narration of Lodarwa Parshwanath, you can read it here