Shri
Kukdeshvar Tirth

Mulnayak: Nearly 67 cms.
high, black-colored idol of Bhagawan Kukadeshvar Parshvanath in the Padmansana posture.
How to Reach: It is in the
Kukadeshar village. The nearest railway station of Neemach, is at a distance of 45
kilometers, Mandasor is at a distance of 60 kilometers and Ratlam is at a distance of 117
kilometers. Bus service and private vehicles are available. Board and lodging provisions
are available.
Historicity: This tirth is believed to be 1050 years old. On the present
idol in the temple, there is an inscription of the year 1976 of the Vikram era. The
original idol was swept far away in the flow of time. The present black stone idol of
Parshvanathji presents a delightful scene to devotees. In the depth of his splendid
future, a Brahmin saw Parshvanath, the future Tirthankara as the architect of eternal
happiness and in memory of his last two births, he got a beautiful idol of Parshvanathji
made and got it installed in the present temple. Kurkateshvar Parshvanath is known in the
popular language by the name, Kakadeshvar. This temple is recently renovated. A fair is
held here every year on the tenth day of the bright half of the month of Bhadrapad.
Trust: Shri Kukadeshwar
Parshvanath Svetambar Jain Mandir, Kukadeshvar, Dist Mandasor, State : Madhya Pradesh,
India.