Shri Kumbhojgiri (Bahubali)Tirth

Mulnayak:
Nearly 100 cms high, white-colored idol of Bhagawan Jagvallabh Parshvanath in the Pdmasana
posture.
How
to Reach:
It is on a hill in the forest near the Hathkalangad. The nearest railway station is
Hathkalangad on Kolhapur - Miraj railway line. It is at a distance of 8 kilometers from
the temple. This temple is at a distance of 31 kilometers from Kolhapur. There are steps
for climbing the hill. Bus service and private vehicles are available. They go to the foot
of the hill. Board and lodging provisions are there at the foot of the hill.
Historicity:
It is difficult to get a historical record of this tirth. But it is an ancient tirth. The
Svetambaras of Maharashtra regard it is an ancient tirth. They regard it as the Setrunjaya
of South Maharashtra. This temple was renovated many times. Its last renovation was
accomplished on the seventh day of the bright half of the month of Magh in the year 1926
of the Vikram era. A fair is held here on the 15th day of the bright half of the month of
Kartak, on the 15th day of the bright half of the month Chaitra and on the 10th of day the
dark half of the month of Magasar. Engrossed in devotion to God, the worshippers
propitiate God in the fair.
Trust: Shri Jagvallabh Parshvanath Jain
Svetambar Mandir Trust, Kumbhojgiri Tirth - 416110, Dist - Kolhapur, State : Maharashtra,
India.