Shri
Bahubali Tirth
Mulnayak: Nearly 9-meter
high, white-colored idol of Bhagwan Bahubali in the Khadgasana posture.
How to Reach: It is in the
shadow of the Nana hill. The nearest railway station of Hathaklangade on the
Kolhapur-Miraj road is at a distance of 6 kilometers. It is 27 Kms from Kolhapur. Bus
service and private vehicles are available. Board and lodging provisions are there near
the temple.
Historicity: The tirth is
the land of penance of many ascetics. According to Digambars, this Kshetra is regarded as
an Atishay Kshetra. Nearly three hundred and fifty years ago, great and learned Digambar
Acharya Samantabhadraji Maharaj Saheb practiced here severe penance. On this hill, there
are ancient temples but the new idol was recently installed here under the auspices of His
Holiness. In the compound of this temple, there are beautifully and artistically made
splendid and fascinating replicas of the Siddhakshetras and samovasaran. 2 Dharmshala,
guesthouse and school of 700 students are also here. A svetambar temple and a Digambar
temple are there on this hill. There is an ancient Digamabar temple where idols of Bhagwan
Adinathji, Neminath ji And Mahavir Swami are very attractive.
Trust: Shri Bahubali Vidyapith Atishay Kshetra, Shri Bahubali - 416118.
Dist - Kolhapur, State - Maharashtra, India.