Shri Guniyaji Tirth

Mulnayak: Nearly 30 cms. high, white-colored idol of Ganadhar Gautam Swami in the Padmasana posture.

How to Reach: It is between the main road of the Guniyaji village and in the lake. The nearest railway station of Navada is at a distance of 3 kilometers. Guniyaji is a small village on the Patna-Ranchi main road. It is 20 Kms from Pavapuri. Bus service and private vehicles are available. There is a Digambar dharmashala. There is also a bhojanashala.


Historicity: The temple belongs to the times of Bhagawan Mahavir. There is a mention that Bhagawan Mahavir wandered about here many times and many times his samvasarans were constructed here. It is believed that Gautam Swami, the first Ganadhar of Bhagawan Mahavir attained omniscience here. There is a mention that Bhagawan Mahavir stayed here many times in the Gunashil. Chaitya ‘Guniyaji’ is a deformation of ‘Gunashil’. And that is the reason why this tirth is important. There is a Digambar temple.The Jalmandir constructed in the lake here reminds one of the Jalmandir in Pavapura. The style of construction of this temple is quite distinct. The outer arched gate of the temple is an excellent specimen of supreme artistry

Trust: Shri Jain Svetambar Bhandar, Guniyaji, Dist : Navada State : Bihar, India.