Mulnayak:
Nearly 105 cms. high, idol of Bhagawan Parshvanath in the semi- padmasan posture.
How to Reach: This Tirth
is 11 Kms from Bidar town Bidar is 669 kms from Bnaglore
and 116 kms from Gulbarga and 136 Kms from Hyderabad. One can also reach by road
from Nanded from Maharastra side.
Art and architecture:Bhagwan Parsvanath
Historicity: The anicient Digamabar temple of Bhagwan
Parsvanath made of stones is at the end of the village Kamthan. The main idol is installed
in the underground celler of the temple. The idol is stated to be of 11 Century AD. The
visitors have noticed that the expressions on the face of the idol changes from smile to
laughter and peace. The idol is considered very miraculous. On the ground level, there is
another idol of marble of Bhagwan parsvanath
in padamasan posture. Besides, a nine hooded
idol of yaksha dharendera of 11 AD is also there. There is some traces of paintings on the
walls of the temple depicting the life of Bhagwan
Neminath. There are three open varandahas for the stay of the pilgrims. The temple is
being looked after one local jain family. On
the fifth day of Bright Moon during the month
of magh, a fare is organized here.
Trust: Shri Jinenderappa tikke, Shahganj Jain Mandir, post Bidar-5855226
State : Karnatak, India.