Shri Nakodaji Tirth

Mulnayak: Nearly 58 cms. High black-colored idol of Bhagawan Parshvanath in the Padmasana posture.

How to Reach: It is among the hills in the distant forest at a distance of 12 kilometers from Balotara. Balotara, the nearest railway station, is at a distance of 12 kilometers from this temple. Bus service, and private vehicles from every Tirth in Rajasthan to this place are available. In the compound of the temple there is a Dharmashala with excellent lodging facilities.

Art and Architecture: temples and idols

Historicity: The ancient name of this Tirth is mentioned as Virampur. Virden and Nakorsen of the third century of the Vikram era built this temple and His Holiness Acharya Sthulibhadraswami installed the idol. In course of time, this temple was renovated many times. When Alamshsh invaded this place in the year 1280 of the Vikram era, the Sangha kept this idol hidden in the cellar in the Kalidrah village for protection. This temple was again renovated in the fifteenth century. 120 idols were brought here from Kalidrah and this beautiful and miraculous idol was installed here as Mulnayak in the year 1429 of the Vikram era. Acharya Kirtiratnasurishvarji installed the idol Bhairavji here. Nakoda Bhairavji is very powerful and benevolent. He protects the Tirth and fulfills the wishes of the worshippers. His miracles are known all over the world. Thousands, of Pilgrims, come here. A fair is held here every year on the tenth day of the dark half of the month of Magasar, the birth - Kalyanak day of Bhagawan Parshvanath. There are also the temple of Bhagawan Shantinath of Malashah and the temple of Bhagawan Adishwar, also known as Lachchabai temple, which is believed to be very ancient and belonging to the seventeenth century. Among tirths in Rajasthan, this tirth has a special significance for Jains and other sects.
Trust: Shri Jain Svetambar Nakoda Parshvanath Tirth, Post: Mevanagar, Balotara, Dist: Barmer, State: Rajasthan, India.