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'''Kundalpur''' is a town located in the |
'''Kundalpur''' is a town located in the Indian state of [[Madhya Pradesh]], 35 km from the city of [[Damoh]]. It is a historical pilgrimage site for [[Jain]]s in India. |
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There are 63 temples of various types. Among them 22nd temple is famous for Bade Baba Bhagwan Adinath the principal deity. This is the oldest temple at Kundalpur. According to an inscription<ref>Y.K. Malaiya, "Kundalpur's Past Three Centuries," Arhat Vacan, Vol. 13, no. 3-4, 2001 pp. 5-13</ref> of Vikram Samvat 1757, the temple was re-discovered by [[Bhattaraka]] [[Chanderi#Jainism at Chanderi|Surendrakirti]] of [[Balatkara Gana|Mulasangha-Balatkaragana-Sarasvati Gachchha]] and was rebuilt from ruins by his disciple, with assistance from [[Bundela]] ruler [[Chhatrasal]].<ref>Thakurdas Bhagavandas Javeri, Bharatvarshiya Digambar Jain Directory, 1914</ref> A temple called Jal Mandir is situated in the middle of the pond Vardhaman Sagar. |
There are 63 temples of various types. Among them 22nd temple is famous for Bade Baba Bhagwan Adinath the principal deity. This is the oldest temple at Kundalpur. According to an inscription<ref>Y.K. Malaiya, "Kundalpur's Past Three Centuries," Arhat Vacan, Vol. 13, no. 3-4, 2001 pp. 5-13</ref> of Vikram Samvat 1757, the temple was re-discovered by [[Bhattaraka]] [[Chanderi#Jainism at Chanderi|Surendrakirti]] of [[Balatkara Gana|Mulasangha-Balatkaragana-Sarasvati Gachchha]] and was rebuilt from ruins by his disciple, with assistance from [[Bundela]] ruler [[Chhatrasal]].<ref>Thakurdas Bhagavandas Javeri, Bharatvarshiya Digambar Jain Directory, 1914</ref> A temple called Jal Mandir is situated in the middle of the pond Vardhaman Sagar. |
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[[Acharya Vidyasagar]] has been the main source of inspiration for the construction, development and renovation of the main temple and various structures at Kundalpur. He is often referred as ''Chhote baba'' also by his disciples. |
[[Acharya Vidyasagar]] has been the main source of inspiration for the construction, development and renovation of the main temple and various structures at Kundalpur. He is often referred to as ''Chhote baba'' also by his disciples. |
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==Location== |
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The place is located at Kundalgiri, Kundalpur, [[Damoh district]], Madhya Pradesh. The management |
The place is located at Kundalgiri, Kundalpur, [[Damoh district]], Madhya Pradesh. The management is taken care by Shri Digamber Jain Siddha Kshetra Kundalgiri Prabandhakarini Samiti, Kundalpur, Damoh dist., M.P. |
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Nearby |
Nearby cities include [[Damoh]] (35 km), [[Sagar, Madhya Pradesh|Sagar]] (113 km), [[Jabalpur]] (143 km). |
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==Photo gallery== |
==Photo gallery== |
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Kundalpur is a town located in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, 35 km from the city of Damoh. It is a historical pilgrimage site for Jains in India.
Overview
Kundalpur has a large image of Rishabhanatha (also known as Bade Baba). The image is in sitting (Padmasana) posture and is 15 feet in height.[1] This is also the place of salvation of Antim Kevali Shridhar Kevali.[2]
There are 63 temples of various types. Among them 22nd temple is famous for Bade Baba Bhagwan Adinath the principal deity. This is the oldest temple at Kundalpur. According to an inscription[3] of Vikram Samvat 1757, the temple was re-discovered by Bhattaraka Surendrakirti of Mulasangha-Balatkaragana-Sarasvati Gachchha and was rebuilt from ruins by his disciple, with assistance from Bundela ruler Chhatrasal.[4] A temple called Jal Mandir is situated in the middle of the pond Vardhaman Sagar.
Acharya Vidyasagar has been the main source of inspiration for the construction, development and renovation of the main temple and various structures at Kundalpur. He is often referred to as Chhote baba also by his disciples.
Location
The place is located at Kundalgiri, Kundalpur, Damoh district, Madhya Pradesh. The management is taken care by Shri Digamber Jain Siddha Kshetra Kundalgiri Prabandhakarini Samiti, Kundalpur, Damoh dist., M.P. Nearby cities include Damoh (35 km), Sagar (113 km), Jabalpur (143 km).
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Temples near Vardhamansagar lake -
Temple below Hill -
Samavasarana temple -
Front door of one of the temple on hill -
Glass mural with a traditional representation of Kundalpur in a Jain Temple Katni
See also
References
- ^ Shri Digamber Jain Siddha Kshetra Kundalgiri, The Jaina Gazette, Vol. XLV, Number 9, September 1948, p. 94, http://www.herenow4u.net/index.php?id=77613
- ^ Jagannmohanlal Shastri, Anekanta, December 1967, page. 194.
- ^ Y.K. Malaiya, "Kundalpur's Past Three Centuries," Arhat Vacan, Vol. 13, no. 3-4, 2001 pp. 5-13
- ^ Thakurdas Bhagavandas Javeri, Bharatvarshiya Digambar Jain Directory, 1914
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