Shri Nadlai Tirth

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Mulnayak: Nearly 75 Cms. High, black-colored idol of Bhagawan Neminath in the Padmasana posture. Nearly 76 cms. High, white colored idol of Bhagawan Adinath in the Padmasana posture

How to reach: - The nearest railway station of Falna is at a distance of 40 kilometers and Rani is at a distance of 28 kilometers. The Tirth of Muchchhala Mahavir is at a distance of 16 Kilometers from here. Buses and private vehicles are available Vehicles can go to the foot of the hill. There are steps for climbing the Hill. Boarding and lodging facilities are available at the Tirth.
Historicity: The ancient names of this Tirth are mentioned to be ‘Naradpuri’, ‘Nadulai’ and ‘Nadkulvati’. It is stated that Naradji established this village. Pradhumn, the son of Lord Krishna installed here the beautiful and awe-inspiring idol and the hill is called the Yadav Hill. In front of this hill, a large temple of Bhagawan Adinath is there on Shetrunjay Hill it was renovated in the year 1686 of the Vikram era. The temples on both these hills are ancient. These are also known as Girnar and Shetrunjayavatar. In the past, this was a very prosperous city and it is said that there was a subterranean passage from here to Nadol. Legends state that the idol of Bhagawan Adinath was brought here from Vallabhipur by air route by virtue of his vidya. It is very much there even today. From here yashowhadra Surisvarji and Keshvasuriji went to their heavenly abode. Their stupas are known here even today as Joshi and Keshoi. ‘Shri Yashobhadrasurishvarji Rasa’ describes many miraculous events. This is the birthplace of Vijaysensurisvarji. This temple is mentioned in the Tirthmala composed by Lavanyasamay and in many other books of the seventeenth century. Besides these two temples, there are seven temples at the foot of the hill and two temples in the village. The presiding deity in the temple in the village is miraculous. The beauty of the hills between the Yadav Hill and the Shetrunjay Hill is extraordinary.
 
Trust: Shri Svetambar Jain Devasthan Pedhi, Nadlai, Dist: Pali, State: Rajasthan, India.