Mulnayak: Nearly 76 cms.
high, black-colored idol of Bhagawan Adishvar in the Padmansana posture.
How to reach: It is at a disntance five kilometers from Tikamgadh and on
the Tikamgadh - Jabalpur highway. The nearest station of Lalitpur is at a distance of 58
kilometers and Jhansi is at a distance of 96 kilometers.The tirth is about 200 mts away
from the road.. Bus service and private vehicles are available. There are good board and
lodging provisions in 4 Dharamshalas.
Art and Architecture: Tirthanakar
Historicity: This tirth can be known as a city of temples. Very many
idols in the temples of this place bear inscriptions of the twelfth century, carved on
them. The ancient name of this place was Pampapur. This temple was renovated in the year
1718 of the Vikram era. The thick forest spread all around this place, is called Ramanta
(Ramaranya). Many miracles happen here. e.g. Vessels come out of the stepped well,. and
water suddenly comes out from a dry well. Many faithful devotess come here to be cured of
fever and many other diseases by the water of this well. This well is known as
‘Patarakhan’. A fair is held here every year from the thirteenth to the
fifteenth day of the bright half of the month of Kartak. In this fort there are 108
temples with large pinnacles and of various sculptures.
Trust: Shri Digambar Jain
Atishay Kshetra, Paporaji, Tikamgadh - 473001. State : Madhya Pradesh, India.