Madhuban is a town in Jharkhand state at the base of Shikharjee Hill/Parasnath - one of most revered hills for Jains, where 22 Jain Teerthankaras got "Moksha". Madhuban is also the place where "Gunayatan", a unique Jain Temple is under construction.
In the temporary Prayer Hall is a
Pratima, actually discovered in a field in a village in Jharkhand. The
villagers started worshiping it and it is said that all their wishes were
granted when prayed for. The Pratima is unique in many senses.
It is almost fully intact and very beautifully carved. It resembles the work of sculptors of Jain Teerthankaras and Jains wanted to
take it. The villagers were not ready to part with it but after visit of Jains
with respectful credentials, the villagers agreed to handover the Idol. The
Idols of Teerthankaras are identified by their special symbols (Chinhas). This Idol here doesn't have any clear
such symbol on it. The Jain Muni associated with Gunayatan identified the
Idol as that of Adinath... The First Teerthankara.
Our country & places are full of
such wonderful stories/legends. Our Incredible Bharat.
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