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Pansar Jain Teerth
Pansar Jain Teerth is a pilgrimage place located in Gujarat. According to history, the idol of Mahavira had appeared from the ground in the year 1966.

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Pansar Jain Teerth, GujaratPansar Jain Teerth serves is a Jain pilgrimage centre. Pansar is a village in Kalol Taluk in Gandhinagar District of Gujarat. Pansar is about 6.2 km far from its Taluk Main Town, Kalol. This temple is dedicated to Lord Mahavira and the sect of Shwetambar. Globally, this teerth can be pinpointed at coordinates- 23 degrees, 18 minutes and 30 seconds north to 72 degrees, 29 minutes and 0 seconds east. Shri Pansar Mahavir Swamiji Jain Derasar Trust is the managing committee of the Pansar Jain Teerth.

History of Pansar Jain Teerth
According to history, the beautiful and miraculous idol of Mahavira had appeared from the ground in the year 1966. After the discovery of the idol a beautiful temple was built. On the 6th day of the bright half of the month of Vaishakh in the year 1974 of the Vikram Samvat Era, the idol was formally installed in the temple. Apart from this idol, five other ancient idols were also found from the ground in the year 1991. This holy place is also renowned for many miracles that took place earlier.

Architectural Design of Pansar Jain Teerth
The Pansar Jain Teerth is intricately designed with architectural work. The minute carvings and the ancient works of the craftsmen of the temple speak highly of its antiquity. This temple has three peaks and seven inner apartments. In all the seven, white marble-idols of Shri Mulanayaka are installed. The structure of the principal deity of Pansar Jain Teerth, Lord Mahavira is nearly 91 cms in height and is white in colour. The idol is seated in a Padmasana or lotus posture. The rest of the idols of metal are of Panchatirthi etc. A Jalmandir has also been constructed in the compound of the main temple of Pansar.

Nearby Attractions of Pansar Jain Teerth
Pansar Jain Teerth, GujaratPansar Jain Teerth also has nearby attractions. There is a temple located in the Pansar village which houses the idol of Bhagawan Dharmanath.

Visiting Information
Pansar Jain Teerth has good transport availability. It is about 37 Kms from Ahmedabad via Kalol. Nearest airport from this Teerth is in Ahmedabad. Kadi, Mehsana and Visnagar are the nearby cities of Pansar Jain Teerth. This teerth is also close to the village of Pansar. Pansar Railway Station is the nearest railway station from this teerth. It belongs to Western Railway of Ahmadabad Junction. Other neighbourhood stations are Jhulasan and Isand. Roads leading to Pansar Jain Teerth are motorable via buses and other vehicles. There are good boarding and lodging facilities near the teerth.

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