File:Devkul Paton Nagri:The Town of Gods

Devkul Paton Nagri:The Town of Gods[edit]

Delwara History :-

Delwara was originally known as devkul paton nagri which means the town of god. And true to its name the town boasted of about 1000 temples (mandir) at one time, out of which there Were about 400 Jain mandir. Raja Sampriti (the king of Mewar) Built about 1-lakh mandir during his reign. In fact even today every street in Delwara has at least one mandir.

The Kingdom of Mewar was originally divided into 16 rajwadas or districts. Delwara was one of the 16 rajwadas. Along with Badi Sadri and Gogunda. Delwara was ruled by the Jhala Rajputs. The Jhala family was known for its bravery and valor. As many as 7 generations of the Jhala family had been sacrificing their lives for Maharanas. The rulers at the time of the construction of the famous Jain mandir were Maharana Mokal then Maharana Lakha and then Maharana Kumbha. Delwara, Nagdha and Aayad were the centers of learning and culture during the fifteen-century. Delwara was a large town and spread from Gandharva sagar talab to Nagda. Today only 25 % of the original town remains.

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Location - Delwara,Tehsil -Nathdwara, District-Rajsamand,State-Rajasthan, India 313202

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Walk Route- Delwara Town

1. Bus Stand, Kaasam Ali Baba’s(Pir Bavji’s) Mazaar, Palera Talab

2. Vaikunthnathji Mandir, Statue of King Mansingh III,Trimukhi Bawri, Bazaar/Naya Bazaar

3. Parshvanath Bhagvan Mandir (Jain Mandir)

4. Vaiva Bawri

5. Hevali Street

6. Charbhuja Mandir , Jain Mandir, Masjid

7. Indra Kund, Laksmi Narayan Mandir/ Bhakta Padmaji, Kundeshvar Mahadev Mandir

8. Kasheshvar Mahadev Mandir, Kheda Mata Mandir/Bhil Mohalla

9. Rishabhdev Bhagvan Mandir (Jain Mandir)

10. Shikarvadi / Audhi, Jain Mandir Category:Town Category:Rajasthan Category:Delwara Rajsamand