Shri
Modhera Tirth
Mulnayak:
45 cms. high, white - colored idol of Chintamani Parshvanath in the Padmasana posture.
Tirth:
It is in the central place of the Modhera Village. . Bahucharaji railway station is 13
Kms... Chansama is at a distance of 25 kilometers and Rantej is at a distance of 16
kilometers. Buses and taxis are available as means of conveyance
Historicity:
It seems that this temple belongs to the times earlier than the ninth century of the
Vikram era. While describing this temple, Jinaprabhasurisvarji said that
Bappabhattacharyaji used to come from space route to pilgrimage this place. As per
scriptures, an ancient temple of Bhagwan Mahavir was there. This is the original place of
the Modhera gachchha. Kalikalasarvajna Hemachandrcharya belonged to the Modhera family and
this is his birth place. Mahatma Gandhi also belonged to the Modh caste and this is the
birth place of his ancestors. Numerous sculptures and idols were found nearby this place.
Trust:
Shri Chintamani Parshvanath Jain, Derasar Pedhi, Modhera : 384212, Dist. Mehsana, Gujarat
State, India.