Who established Mahudi Temple?
Buddhisagarsuri
History. Mahudi Jain Temple was established by Jain monk, Buddhisagarsuri in 1917 CE (Magshar Sudi 6, Vikram Samvat 1974). There is an inscription in the Brahmi script of it. In 1916 CE, the foundation stone was laid on land donated by Vadilal Kalidas Vora.
How old is Mahudi Temple?
Located in the outskirts of Gandhinagar, the capital of Gujarat, Mahudi is a famous Jain temple. This Jain derasar is one of the most sacred pilgrim spots dedicated to the deity Ghantakarna Mahavir Dev. While the site itself is claimed to be nearly 2000 years old, the temple was established in 1923.
Who was Ghantakarna Mahavir?
Mythology. In past life, Ghantakarna Mahavir was a king Tungabhadra or Mahabal from Shrinagar and had died fighting thieves to protect the innocents and pilgrims going to Shri Parvat. He reincarnated as Ghantakarna Mahavir, the thirtieth among fifty-two Viras (protector deities).
Who was Ghantakarna Mahavir and how he was worshipped?
Until Buddhisagar Suri established anthropomorphic image of Ghantakarna Mahavir at Mahudi Jain Temple, Ghantakarna Mahavir was worshiped only in anthropomorphic yantras and in an abstract forms. In paintings, he is depicted as a two, four, six or eight armed with the bow and the arrow.
How many Jains visit Shri Ghantakarna Mahavir Temple in Mahudi every day?
Thousands of Jains and non Jains visit Shri Ghantakarna Mahavir temple in Mahudi everyday. Shri Ghantakarna Astha Mandal was started in Mumbai with the good intentions that Jain and non Jains can take advantage of Yartra to Mahudi and make their lives happy by Darshan of Shri Ghantakarna Dev.
What is Mahudi Jain temple in Gandhinagar famous for?
Built over 2000 years ago, the Mahudi Jain Temple in Gandhinagar houses the infamous idol of Ghantakarna Mahavir Dev, which is believed to possess miraculous powers. Thousands of devotees, Jain and otherwise, come here to pray to this idol and seek the blessings of the lord.
Who is Mahavira in Jainism?
Ghantakarna Mahavira was a minor Jain deity from an esoteric Jain tradition and was worshiped and venerated by some specific monastic lineages and possibly some laymen. He is one of the fifty-two viras (protector deities) and is called Mahavira (Great vira).