Shri
Kundalpur Tirth
Mulnayak: Nearly 25 cms. long black-colored foot-idols of Ganadhar Gautam Swami.
Art and architecture: Bhagwan mahavir
How to Reach: It is in the Kundalpur village at a distance of 3
kilometers from Nalanda. The nearest railway station of Nalanda is at a distance of 3
kilometers, Rajgruhi is at a distance of 9 kilometers and Pavapuri is at a distance of 21
kilometers from the temple. Bus service and private vehicles are available. Board and
lodging provisions are there near the temple.
Historicity: In ancient times, Nalanda and Kundalpur were suburbs of
Rajgiri. Indrabhuti, Agnibhuti and Vayubhuti were among Ganadhars of Bhagawan Mahavir.
They were three brothers born at this place. Nalanda was a great center Buddhist studies.
There was a University, too. Bhagawan Mahavir happened to meet Goshalak here. In various
ancient lists of tirths, there is a clear mention that there were many temples here. This
was the birth location of three of the eleven of Gandhars of Bhagawan Mahavir. Several
visits of Bhagawan Mahavir to this place and Bhagawan Mahavirs preaching have made
this place very important and distinct. There is a Digambar temple.
Trust: Shri Jain
Svetambar Bhandar, Shri Kundalpur Tirth, Dist : Nalanda, State : Bihar, India.