Bhandavpur Jain Tirth is situated in Bhundwa village, near

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( भीनमाल). It is

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tirth (pilgrimage site) of the

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district of Rajasthan.

Inscriptions

It seems to be an ancient tirth place as per inscription. The idol established on Margshirsh Shukla Saptami of 756 CE ( VS 813 ) was re-established in the temple on Marrgshirsh Shukla 5 of 1176 CE (VS 1233). A description of its establishment on Poush Shukla 9 of 1283 CE (VS 1340) is also found.

Architecture

Bhandavpur Jain Tirth is a large double storied structure. The upper part of

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is pyramidal structure with elaborate carvings and sculptures. The temple features life size sculpture of elephant with riders on each side of entrance. The pillars inside the temple are highly ornated.

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* {{Jainism topics Jain temples in Rajasthan Tourist attractions in Jalore district 12th-century Jain temples