Shri
Purimtal Tirth
Mulnayak: Nearly 60 cms.
high, white - colored idol of Bhagawan Adishvar in Padmasana Posture. (A Svetambar Temple)
Idol of Bhagawan Adishvar in the Padmasan posture. (A Digambar temple)
How to Reach: It is in the Allahabad city. The nearest railway station of Allahabad is at a distance of 4 kilometers. For Svetambars and Digambars, good board and lodging provisions are available near the temple.
Art and architecture:.
Historicity: The ancient
history of this tirth begins from the times of Bhagawan Adinath. in olden times, this
tirth was known by the name Prayag. The tree under which Bhagawan attained omniscience is
here. It is called ‘Akshray Vatavruksha’. In the Tirthamala of the year 1556 of
the Vikram era, there is a mention of wooden sandals of Bhagawan under this tree. But at
present the wooden Sandals are not there. The special features of this holy tirth on the
confluence of the holy rivers of India namely, the Ganga, the Yamuna and the Saraswati,
are beyond description. This is the Holy Land of Bhagawan’s attainment of omniscience
of the first samavasarana made by gods headed by Indra and others, of attainment of
Matamarudeva’s omniscience, of the first sermons of Bhagawan, of the establishment of
the fourfold sangha, of foundation of doctrines of the Jain religion, of origin of rules
and restraints, vows and great vows etc. It is here that the Gaumukh Yaksa and goddess
Pratichakra (Chakreshvari) become Shsandev and Shasanadevi respectively. This is the land
of wanderings of many Tirthnakai. Every particle of this tirth on the confluence of the
three rivers, is holy. the Ashram of Bhardavaj Muni and the Lakshagaru built by the
architect Maya to kill the Pandavas were here. There is an extraordinary mention of this
tirth in the ‘Vividh Tirth Kalpa’ written in the 14th century and
many other tirthmalas. This is sacred place of Hindus, too. The Kumbamela is held here
once every twelve years. Lakhs of devotees bathe here in the confluence of the rivers and
think that they are blessed. Mata Marudevi, (mother of Bhagwan Adinath) attained
omniscience here.There is a Panchavati temple of Digembars. A museum run by the
municipality. There is in it a beautiful collection of many ancient Jain works of art and
idols. it is very spectacular. In the fort here there is a pillar built by King Samprati.
On it, there are inscriptions glorifying King Samprati and his career. This temple on the
confluence of the three holy rivers, immerges the souls of devotees in the worship of
Bhagawan. Words fail to describe this holy tirth which is full of many special features.
Trust: Shri Risabhdev
Swami Jain Svetambar Mandir, 120, Bai Baug, Opp. Gwalior State Mandir, Allahabad, State :
Uttar Pradesh, India.