Ghantakarna Mahavir Jain Temple(Mahudi Jain Tirth) in Mahudi Gujarat India

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Here is Some Information about Ghantakarna Mahavir Jain Temple or Mahudi Jain Tirth Near Ghandhinagar Gujarat India.

Location: Mahudi Village,near Sabarmati river of Gandhinagar in Gujrat India
Built in: 2000 years ago ,Renovate 1917
Built By: Shrimad Buddhisagarji Maharaj Saheb
Dedicated to: Lord Ghantakarna Mahavir
Entry:Free
Photography:Allow
Significance: One among Jain temple
Temple Timing: 12:00 Am to 11:59 Pm
Visiting Timing: 1 hour
Best time to Visit: Oct to Feb
Phone : 02763 284626, 284627

Website: www.mahudi.org

Nearest Railway Station: Vijapur station -12 Km
Nearest Airport: Ahmedabad International Airport -70 kms.

More Information about Ghantakarna Mahavir Jain Temple or Mahudi Jain Tirth

Mahudi is a famous for Jinalaya Jain temple of Shri Ghantakarna Mahavir. Shri Ghantakarna Mahavir Jain Temple or Mahudi Jain Tirth is located at Mahudi Village,near Sabarmati river of Gandhinagar in Gujrat India.The temple was built in 2000 years ago and renovate it 1917 by Shrimad Buddhisagarji Maharaj Saheb.The temple is dedicated to Lord Ghantakarna Mahavir Swami among the 52 Virs of one and Mulnayak Bhagawana Padmaprabhu.As it is believed that this idol is very powerful and miraculous thoughts of devotees from all over India come here to attain blessing.Shri Ghantakarna Mahavir idol was installed in the temple by the ‘Acharya Bhagwant Shrimad Buddhisagar Suriswarji Maharaj Saheb’ in the 1974 of the Vikram era. The idol of Shri Ghantakarna Mahvir is very miraculous. Thousands of pilgrims with faith and devotion, come here to fulfill their desires. Every year, on the fourteenth day of the dark half of the month of Aso, the ceremony of charitable offering is celebrated in the Jain way in the temple of Shri Ghantakarna Mahavir. The annual function is also celebrated.

Tradition is to prepare as well as consume 'prasad' of 'sukhdi; within the temple complex of Ghantakarna Mahavir. This is a simple yet absolutely adorable sweet preparation and has to be completely consumed when on the premises. If you have offered more than you can consume, you have to distribute it to the others, and the poor who are visiting. But, you cannot take this 'prasad' for someone at home, and it is said that anyone trying to take the 'sukhadi' out of the premises is never successful. Another ancient temple at Mahudi is of Katyarkji, the god of the community of Khadayata Vaniks. The old temple was at the edge of the river, but now it has been shifted in a larger temple nearby. The image of the God has also been brought over in it. Two beautifully sculpted images also are brought over. The sculpture of a mother with a child making mischief on her shoulders is remarkable.

Architecture of Ghantakarna Mahavir Jain Temple or Mahudi Jain Tirth

Tirth witness lakhs of devotee’s very year. The single force behind this miracle is the great Shri Ghantakarna Mahavir Dev. This Tirth was constructed as per the guidance of the great Shrimad Buddhisagarji Maharaj Saheb. He put forth this temple after seeing Jain community wandering in search of other temples in order to fulfill their desires. He decided to come up with a special Jain temple where Jain people can come and pray for their wishes. He carried out hard core meditation (Saadhna) continuously for 3 full fays and witnessed Shri Ghantakarna Mahavir Dev ‘pratyaksha’ with the help of havan fire. He later on assigned to protect and work for the welfare of innocent people. Following this, he instantly drew the image on a rock found near a river side. He gave his complete dedication and Praan to make this idol of Shrimad Buddhisagar Maharaj Sahebji. Several thousands of people felt the miracle and also accomplished all their wishes by praying to Shri Ghantakarna Mahavir Dev in both professional and personal life. The villagers and devotees obtained tremendous prosperity from this Tirth. The Mahima (Prosperity and popularity) of Tirth keep on increasing every single day which is something unique in India.

Festival Celebrate: Dhaja Mohatsav, Kali Chaudas,

Fecilities of Ghantakarna Mahavir Jain Temple or Mahudi Jain Tirth

There are various amenities like Non A.C. and A.C. rooms available with cold and hot shower, big garden, kitchen cum dining hall, European style washrooms are available for any kind of function. There is also parking space to accommodate many vehicles. Good water supply facility. Devotees are requested to stay in Atithi Bhavan.
Over 2 lakh people throng Mahudi Jain Tirthi during Kali Chaudas. People join together to form a chain and chant mantras 108 times and sing songs.

How To Reach Ghantakarna Mahavir Jain Temple or Mahudi Jain Tirth

By Road : There are Public and Private Vehicles available to reach Ghantakarna Mahavir Jain Temple or Mahudi Jain Tirthin Mahudi village.There are very good facilities of bus service and private vehicles

for going to this sacred place

on the Kalol-Vijapur road near Ahmedabad.

By Rail : The Nearest Railway station is Vijapur station -12 Km and Big junction is Ahmedabad Junction Kalupur station and Maninagar station about 70 kms distance to Ghantakarna Mahavir Jain Temple or Mahudi Jain Tirthin Mahudi village.

By Air : The Nearest Airport is Ahmedabad Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport Ahmedabad.70 Kms.