Shri Siddhavatkut Tirth

 

Mulnayak: Nearly 121 cms. high, black-colored idol of Bhagawan Mahavir Swami in the Kayotsarga posture.

Art and architecture:temples

How to reach: It is on a small hill on the bank of the river Narmda near the village Omkareshvar. From this tirth on the Khandva - Indore railway line, the nearest railway station of Badvaha is at a distance of 19 kilometers and Omkareshvar road is at a distance of 11 kilometers. By road one can reach Mandhata from Un via Snavad. Dharamshala are availaBLE AT Mandhata. From here one have to cross the river to reach the Tieth situated on the Hill. Bus service and private vehicles are available. On the river bank there are boats to ferry one to the other bank. In Omkareshvar too, there are board and lodging provisions.

Historicity: This tirth is believed to be very ancient. There is an inscription of the year 11 of the Vikram era. There are also inscriptions on the idols of other temples. The last renovation of this temple of accomplished in the year 1951 of the Vikram era. Here two Chakravartis, Santkumar and Madva and ten Kamdevs together with many sadhus attained the final liberation. This is mentioned in the Nirvan Kand and Jain scriptures. A fair is held here from the thirteenth day to the fifteenth day of the bright half of the month of Fagan. In addition, there are ten more temples. Since this tirth is near the meeting-place of the rivers Narmada and Kaveri and among the hills, the scene is beautiful beyond description. Its antiquity strikes one on seeing the idol. The sculpture and artistry of those days are matchless

Trust: Shri Digambar Jain Siddhakshetra Siddhavarkut, Mandhata-Omkareshwar, Dist, East Nimad, State : Madhya Pradesh, India..