Shri
Vatera Tirth
Mulnayak:
Nearly 45 cms high, white-colored idol of Bhagawan Shantinath in the Padmasana posture
(old Mulnayak).
Tirth:
It is in the Vatera village, 3 Kms from Rohida village. Sarupaganj, the nearest railway
station is at a distance of 8 kilometers. Buses service and private vehicles are
available. The Sangha also provides necessary services. There are difficulties about
reaching the temple in rainy days
Historicity:
On the seat of Bhagawans parikar, there is an inscription of the year 1171 of the
Vikram era and according to it Bhagawan Mahavir was Mulnayak. At the time of a certain
renovation, perhaps the idol of Bhagawan Shantinath was installed. This tirth is believed
to belong to a period earlier than the twelfth century. The last renovation was
accomplished in the year 2022 of the Vikram era. The idol of Bhagawan Shambavnath was
installed under the auspices of Vijayjinendrasurisvarji. Even today it is there as
Mulnayak. A flag is hoisted on the temple on the third day of the bright half of the month
of Jeth every
Trust: Shri Samast Jain Sangha Pedhi, Vatera, Taluk: -Pindavada Dist:
Sirohi, State: Rajasthan, India.