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 Bhagawan’s 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.