Jagvallabh Parsvanath Temple, Kumbhojgiri, Kolhapur Maharashtra
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Jagvallabh Parsvanath Temple, Kumbhojgiri, Kolhapur Maharashtra
Jagvallabh Parshwanath Temple of Kumbhojgiri in Maharashtra is a famous Jain piligrimage centre.

Jagvallabh Parshwanath Temple is situated at Kumbhojgiri near Kolhapur in Maharashtra and is renowned for Bhagvan Jagvallabh Parshwanath idol. The idol is seen sitting in the posture of Padmasana. Due to this shrine, a number of devotees flock to Shri Kumbhojgiri Teerth. The teerth is situated on a hill near the forest located close to Hathkalangad. The Jagvallabh Parshwanath Temple, established in 1859, comprises of 7 sikhars. Opposite to this temple, Taleti Dharmashala is located and there 9 feet long cobras are seen. It is said that this temple is protected by these cobras and seeing these cobras fulfill desires of people.

The history of this Kumbhojgiri teerth is considered as one of the ancient teerths as per the Svetambaras. This teerth is reckoned as the Setrunjaya of South Maharashtra. Not much is known about the ancient history of this Jagvallabh Parshwanath temple and the teerth. But as per the scholars, this temple due to its ancient construction had gone several renovations. Near the Kumbhojgiri Teerth another temple is established by the devotees. This temple is constructed in the shape of a ship and is known as “Jahaz Mandir”. A beautiful and well maintained garden surrounds the temple.

The art and architecture of the Jagvallabh Parshwanath Temple deserve the admiration of the people having artistic bent of mind. Moreover, another temple in the name of Digambar temple is situated near this Jagvallabh Parshwanath temple.

People come in large numbers for the fairs that are held during the month of Kartik, Chaitra and Magasar.

How To Reach :
By Rail:Hathkalangad Railway Station lies at a distance of 8 kms. Trains are available in the Kolhapur - Miraj railway.

By Bus:Bus services are good and if preferred, one can also go by private cars.

(Last Updated on : 23/10/2009)
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