Mulnayak: Nearly 75 cms.
high, white - colored idol of Bhagawan Adishvar in the Padmasana posture.
How to reach: It is in the
center of a pond in the Amarsagar village. The nearest railway station of Jaisalmer is at
a distance 3 kilometers. Bus service and private vehicles are available. It is convenient
to go to the temple via the Jaisalmer dharmashala.
Historicity: The idol was
installed by Patva Sheth Himataramji Bafna under the auspices of Acharyashri
Jinamahendrasurishvarji in the year 1928 of the Vikram era. The ancient idol is believed
to belong to the times of King Samprati. This is a tirth of the Jaisalmer group of five
tirths. The Shetrunjaya Pilgrimage led by Bafna brothers of this place is very famous.
Mines of yellow stone known as the jaisalmer stone, are famous in the country and abroad.
This stone when uncured could be worked upon for fine carving and after curing by water,
it become strong.There are two temples on the bank of the pond and there are two
Dadawadis. The idols in this temple are large and very beautiful. They are nearly 1500
years old. The stone nets on all the sides of the temple are very delightful to see.
Trust: Shri Jaisalmer, Lodravpur Parshvanath Jain, Svetambar Trust,
Mahavir Bhavan, Jaisalmer : 345001, Rajathan State, India.