Shri Lodravapur Tirth

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Mulnayak: Nearly 100 cms. High, black - colored idol of Bhagawan, Sahasrafana Chintamani Parshvanath in the Padmasana posture.

How to reach: It is in the Lodrav village. The railway station of Jaisalmer is at a distance of 12 kilometers. Bus Service and Private Vehicles is available. There are board and lodging provisions.
Historicity: In ancient times, this was a large and prosperous capital of Rajputs. In a horrible uncle - nephew fight, the whole city was destroyed and this idol was also damaged. When Jaisalmalji established his new capital at Jaisalmer, this idol of Bhagawan Chintamani Parshvanath was taken from here to Jaisalmer. This temple in Lodravapur was renovated and people were is search of a new idol. Fortunately two craftsmen were carrying to Multan. Extraordinary and very beautiful idols that they had made during their life time. They halted there for rest. The divine power asked them in a dream to give over the idols to Dhiru Shah. The rich merchant gave gold equal to the weight of the idols and got them. The installed idols are present there even today. The Chariots used to bring these idols is also kept here. These idols were installed under the auspices of Acharya Jinarajasurisvarji in the year 1673 of the Vikram era. This is an ancient tirth of the group of the five Jaisamler tirths. Reins of thousands of buildings scattered about in the forest remind one of the ancient history of this place. The presiding deity of this place is ever present and miraculous. Therefore, in the course of many invasions, this region was also destroyed but this idol is not destroyed.

Trust: Shri Jaisalmer Lodravapur Parshvanath Jain, Svetambar Trust, Post: Lodravapur, Dist.: Jaisalmar, Rajasthan State, India.