Shri
Nadol Tirth
Mulnayak:
Nearly 135 cms. High, white - colored idol of Bhagawan, Padmaprabh Swami in the Padmasana
posture.
How
to reach: It is in the Center of the Nadol Village. Rani, the nearest railway
station is 10 kilometers away Buses and private vehicles are available. There are board
and lodging provisions.
Historicity: In scriptures, there are many names of this place. It
belongs to a period earlier than the times of King Samprati. Earlier than the year 300 of
the Vikram era, Acharya Mandevsuriji Stayed here for his monsoon sojourn and composed the
Laghushanti stotra. The inscriptions here state that in the year 1181, 1215,
1237 and 1668 of the Vikram era, many Acharyas installed many temples, here. There is an
ancient cellar in the temple of Bhagawan Neminath. It goes as far as Nadlai. There are
three other temples. The temple of Bhagawan Neminath, with a cellar in it is graded to be
very ancient. At this place, one sees many ancient and artistic idols. In this temple, the
sun - idol and the small idol of Chaumukhji carved out of stone is ancient, beautiful and
very artistic. Near the village, there are many old remains and a stepped well. If more
research work is carried on, there is a possibility of knowing. Ancient history and
getting artistic remains.
Trust: Shri Padmaprabh Jain Svetambar Pedhi, Nadal: 306603, Dist:
Pali, Rajasthan State, India.