Mahudi Jain Temple
Mahudi Jain Tirth | |
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મહુડી | |
Buddhisagar Suri | |
Date established | 1917 |
Specifications | |
Temple(s) | 3 |
Monument(s) | 6 |
Website | |
mahuditemple |
Mahudi Jain Temple is situated in
Padmaprabhu Jain Temple. It was known as Madhupuri historically.[1]
History
Mahudi Jain Temple was established by Jain monk,
Padmaprabh. There is a separate shrine dedicated to Ghantakarna Mahavir, the protector deity. The Guru Mandir, a shrine dedicated to Buddhisagarsuri
was established later.
Culture
Devotees offer sukhadi, a sweet to Ghantakarna Mahavir. After offering, it is consumed by devotees within the temple complex. Tradition forbids the carrying away of such offerings outside premises.[1]
Every year, on Havan.[1]
Gallery
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Padmaprabha image in the Jain temple
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Vadilal Kalidas Vora who donated the land for temple
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Sukhdi - sweet offered to Ghantakarna Mahavir
See also
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Mahudi Jain Temple.
References
- ^ a b c d Dave, Pranav (2013-11-02). "Kali Chaudas havan revered by all faiths". The Times of India. Ahmedabad: timesofindia.com. Retrieved 2013-11-02.