Shri KamthanTirth

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.