Shri Ramtek Tirth

Mulnayak: Nearly 4 mts high, golden coloured idol of Bhagawan Shantinath in the Kayotsarya posture.

How to Reach: It is outside the Ramtek town. Ramtek, the nearest railway station is at a distance of five kilometers. It is about 50 Kms from Nagpur. Bus service and private vehicles are available. Board and loding provisions are there near the temple.

Art and Architecture: Bhagwan Shantinath temple
Historicity: The history of this tirth is believed to belong to the times of Bhagawan Munisuvrat, the 20th century according to the very ancient Jain puranas or it belongs to the pre-historical times. In the Padmapuran written by Acharya Raviseno is Vanshagiri, it is stated that Ramchandraji built a number of Jain temples. This vanshagiri is named Ramtek. the idol of Bhagawan Shantinath installed in Ramtek is believed to fulfil heart’s desires. On account of influence of the idol, this is also called Atishaya Kshetra.Around this temple, there are eight temples. There is also a very splendid and beautiful Manastambh and it is very ancient. It is believed that Kalidas has written the famous epic 'Meghdoot' at Ramtek near the RamChandra ji Temple.

Trust: Shri 1008 Shantinath Digamber Jain Atishay Kshetra, Ramtek - 441106, Dist - Nagpur. State : Maharastra, India.