Shri
Gangani Tirth
Mulnayak: Nearly 40 cms.
white - colored Bhagawan, Chantansamani Parshvanath in the Padmasana posture.
How to reach: It is the
Navalakha Road in the Gangani village. The nearest railway station, Ummed is
at a distance of 10 kilometers and Jodhpur is at a distance of 36 kilometers from this
place. Bus Service and private vehicles are available. Board and lodging are provided.
Historicity: This very ancient tirth called Arjunpuri, later on came to
be called Ganganak. In the year 1662 of the Vikram era, 65 idols appeared from a cellar of
the Khokharnak temple near the dudhiya (milk - white ) lake. The dudhiya lake and the
Khokhar temple are there even today. This temple was perhaps many times renovated in the
fourteenth century and the sixteenth century. The last renovation was accomplished in the
year 1982. In this temple, there is an idol of Bhagwan Adhishvar. It is made of all
metals. An inscription of the year 937 is carved on it. This idol is very miraculous.
Since this the temple of the idol installed by Emperor Chandragupta under the auspices of
Bhadorabhahusuramiji and the idol was installed by King Samprati under the auspices of
Suhastisurishvarji, it has a special significance. The temple is in a three storey
Building.
Trust: Shri Prachin Jain
Svetambar Tirth, Gangani, Taluk : Oshiya, Dist. : Jodhpur, State : Rajasthan, India.