Shri Avlokik Tirth

Mulnayak: Nearly 110 cms.
high, black-colored idol of Bhagawan Parshvanath in the Padmansana posture.
How to Reach: It is in the
center of the Hasampura village. The nearest railway station of Ujjain is at a distance of
11 kilometers. Bus service and private vehicles are available. Board and lodging
provisions are there near the temple.
Historicity: The ancient artistic remains in this temple show the
antiquity of this tirth. It is believed to belong to a period earlier than the tenth
century of the Vikram era. In this temple, there are metal idols of the 24 Tirthankaras.
There is an inscription that damaged during the Muslim rule, this temple was renovated in
the year 1649 of the Vikra era. In the times of King Vikramaditya, this village was a
street of the city of Ujjain and in it there was a palace of King Vikramaditya and beside
it there was palace of the queen. It is now called Ranikot. It is said that many miracles
happened in this tirth. Once the Shravakas wished to carry the idol to Ujjain. After their
disxcussion, they entered the temple to bow their heads to the idol. There they saw a
snake indicating no and the Shravakas gave up the idea. On account of many
such miracles, this temple is held in high esteem even today.
Trust: Alavkik Parshvanath
Jain Svetambar Tirth, Hasampura, Dist Ujjain State : Madhya Pradesh, India.