![]() History of Varkana Teerth According to history Varkana Teerth dates back to the ancient times. Earlier it was a prosperous town and was known as Varakanakapur or Varakanakanagar. Once there were many Jain temples located here. During the reign of Maharana Kumbha, this teerth kshetra was renovated by the Shreshthis of Shrimalapur. As per records it is said the idol of Lord Parshvanatha has been installed in the temple in V.S. 515. Temple of Varkana Teerth The magnificent temple of Varkana Teerth is dedicated to the twenty-third Jain Tirthankara, Lord Parshvanatha. This ancient temple has been beautifully decorated with artistic designs and intricate works. The sculptural beauty of the temple stands as a unique example of art and architecture. The idol of Parshvanatha is white in colour and is 30 cm in height. It looks very appealing and is seated in a padmasana posture. The pillars of the temple are tastefully decorated. On one of the pillars of the nine Chokis has been carved with writing of V.S. 1211. Another stone inscription can be seen carved outside the gate of V.S. 1686 that enlightens about the abolition of pilgrim tax by Rana Shri Jagatsinh of Mewar. It was under the instruction of revered Acharya Shri Vijayadevasuri Maharaj. Varkana Teerth has also been referred to in the "Sakalatirtha-Stotra". ![]() Varkana Teerth is well connected to road, rail and air. The nearest bus stop is located at Falna. Busses and taxies are easily available for the kshetra. The nearest railway station is located at Falna that is almost 20 kms and Rani Station at a distance of 3 kms. The nearest airport is situated at Udaipur. |