Shri
Varman Tirth
Mulnayak:
Nearly 140 cms high, white-colored idol of Bhagawan Mahavir Swami in the Padmasana
posture.
Tirth:
It is on a small hill outside the Varman village. : Abu Road, the nearest
railway station is at a distance of 44 kilometers, Mandar, the nearest village is at a
distance 10 kilometers and the Jirawala tirth is at a distance of 5 kilometers. Buses and
private vehicles are available. Boarding and lodging facilities are provided at the Tirth.
Historicity: There is an inscription showing that this temple was built
by the rich merchant Punig and others in the years 1242 and its pendal was built in the
year 1446 of the Vikram era. All this shows that this temple belongs to a period prior to
the twelfth century. The ruins, the ancient vav (stepped well) and wells that are found
here show that this was a big city in the past. This is the place of origin of the Brahman
gachchha. The sun temple here is among the famous sun temples of India. A fair is held
here on the thirteenth day of the bright half of the month of Chaitra every year. At
present, this temple is under renovation. The two idols of Bhagawan Parshvanath in the
Kausagga posture, the idols of Lakshmidevi and Ambikadevi and other idols are very
delightful to see.
Trust: Shri Vardhaman Jain Tirth, Varman, Dist - Sirohi, State
Rajasthan, India.