Shri Nagahad Tirth

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Mulnayak: Nearly 270 cms. High, black -colored idol of Bhagawan Shantinath in the Padmasana posture.

How to reach: It is on the bank of the Vaghela Lake in the forest at a distance of one and a half kilometers from Eklingji. The nearest railway station of Udaipur is 40 kilometers away. Buses and private vehicles are available. There are board and lodging provisions are there.

Historicity: The ancient name of this Tirth was Nagahurud. Once it was the capital of Mewar. There is an inscription showing that a temple of Bhagawan Parshvanath was built here in the times of King Samprati It is stated that once there were 350 temples at this place. In the evening the ringing of the bells produces sound to resemble as if gods in Devlok were worshipping Prabhu. Today, there is only one temple. There is an inscription showing that the image was installed here on the eleventh day of the month of Magha in the year 1494 of the Vikram era. On the hill in the forest one sees artistic remains of ruined structures.

Trust: Shri Shantinath Bhagawan Svetambar Mandir, Kailaspuri, Dist. Udaipur, Rajasthan State, India.