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Shri sirodiya parshwanath story
Here is a simple story-style description of Shri Sirodiya (Godiji) Parshwanath Bhagwan as preserved in Jain tradition:
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1. Where is Shri Sirodiya Parshwanath?
In Rajasthan, in a small and quiet village called Sirodi (Moti), there is an ancient Shwetambar Jain tirth of Bhagwan Sirodiya Parshwanath. It is near Abu Road (about 60 km), and close to Diyana tirth (about 19 km).
This village is very special because:
- There is only one Jain temple here – the derasar of Shri Sirodiya (Godiji) Parshwanath.
- On both sides of this tirth today you find Bhairutarak Dham and Pavapuri Jeev Maitri Dham, which makes the whole area very pavitra and peaceful. ( jainknowledge.com)
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2. The Murti (Idol) of Sirodiya Parshwanath
The Mulnayak is:
- About 90 cm high
- White-coloured
- In Padmāsan (lotus posture)
- With a beautiful parikar (carved background)
- Under an umbrella of seven serpent hoods (saat phaṇo wali murti) ( jainknowledge.com)
The darshan of this murti is considered very shānt (peace-giving) and divya by devotees.
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3. A Wonderful Specialty – Three Forms in One Day
A very famous belief about Sirodiya Parshwanath’s murti is that:
- In the morning, the face of Bhagwan appears like a bālik / young child
- At noon, the same murti looks like a youth
- In the evening, the murti’s face looks like that of an old person (vruddh) ( jainknowledge.com)
Because of this, many shravaks feel:
- “Bhagwan is living and present here.”
- “We can see the whole journey of life – childhood, youth, and old age – in the same idol.”
This is counted as a divya chamatkār of the tirth, strengthening shraddhā and bhakti of devotees.
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4. Ancient Tirth with Renovations
From Jain records and tirthmālā granths:
- This tirth is considered very ancient, going far back in Rajasthan’s history.
- A major renovation (parisankhyan / punaruddhār) is mentioned around Vikram Samvat 1500.
- A recent restoration was done under Āchāryadev Shrimadvijay Premsurishvarji around Vikram Samvat 2018. ( jainknowledge.com)
So, over time, even though the external structure has been repaired and beautified, the same ancient Murti of Sirodiya Parshwanath continues to give darshan.
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5. Scriptural Mentions
The fame of Sirodiya (Godiji) Parshwanath is not only local. The name appears in various Jain texts, such as:
- “Tirthmālā”
- “365 Shri Parshvajin Nāmmālā”
- “108 Nāamgarbhit Shri Parshwanath Stavan” ( jainknowledge.com)
This shows that Sirodiya Parshwanath is counted among special and respected Parshwanath idols in the Shwetambar tradition.
There is also an idol of Sirodiya / Godiji Parshwanath in the Kalikund Parshwanath temple, Santacruz (Mumbai), due to which Mumbai Jains also have deep devotion towards this form of Bhagwan. ( jainknowledge.com)
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6. The Bhavarth (Spiritual Message)
The story and specialty of Shri Sirodiya Parshwanath gently teaches:
- Life’s body passes through child – young – old, but
- The soul (ātmā) remains same, pure and eternal
- The calm face of Bhagwan reminds us to:
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7. Practical Information (in short)
- Tirth: Shri Sirodiya (Godiji) Parshwanath Shwetambar Jain Tirth
- Place: Sirodi (Moti), via Anadara, Taluk Devdar, Dist. Sirohi, Rajasthan, India
- Nearest Railway Station: Abu Road (approx. 60 km)
- Facilities: Dharamshala and Bhojanshala are available for yatris ( jainknowledge.com)
