Shri Kaushambi Tirth

Mulnayak: Nearly 30 cms. high, white - colored idol of Bhagawan Padmaparbh in the Padmasana posture. (A Svetambar Temple) Idol of Bhagawan Padmaprabh (A Digambar Temple)

How to reach: It is at a distance of 1 Kilometer from the Gadhva Koshal village on the bank of the Yamuna river. The nearest railway station of Allahabad is at a distance of 64 Kilometers. One can Come to Kaushambhi via Sarai ankil from Allahabad (42+18 Kms) Bus service and private vehicles are easily available. For Svetambars and Dagambars, board and lodging provisions are good and adequate.
Historicity: The history of this ancient tirth belongs to the times of Bhagawan Padmapradh. According to the Digambar gachchha, this is the land of four Kalyanakas of Bhagawan. God Kuber constructed the first samavasarana of Bhagawan here. In times of Bhagawan Mahavir, King Shatanik ruled here. Bhagawan Mahavir many times came here wandering about and his samavasrana was also setup here. This ancient tirth is mentioned in the ’Vividh Tirth kalpa’ and many other scriptures written between the 14th century and the 18^th century of the Vikram era. Some time in the past, this was a large city but in course of time, it is reduced to small village. The fort with twenty gates built by Maharani Mrugavati of King Shatani, lies today in a ruined state. It reminds one of its antiquities. This was the birth - place of Kapil Kevali. This Holy Land of many historical events, has a glorious history.

Trust: Shri Jain Svetambar Mandir, Kaushanmbli, Dist : Allhabad, State : Uttar Pradesh, India.