ANDHRA PRADESH.

1 :

KULPAK TEERTH

LOCATION :

80kms. From Hyderabad.

It is an important pilgrimage centre of Swetambar Jains in South India. The main deity of this temple is Lord Rishabdev (also known as Manakiya Swami in South India) flanked by idols of Lord Mahaveera and Lord Neminath. There are other eight ancient idols of various Tirthankars on both the sides of the main temple and two new idols of Shri Punadarik Swami and of Shri Gautam Swami are also installed. The statue of Lord Mahaveera is unusual. It is 52" inches tall and said to be of single piece of turquoise. The proportions, facial expression and posture in ardhpadmasana mudra is carved in an unique fashion. Two new idols of Lord Simandar Swami & Mata Padmavati are also installed on either side of the main Temple. In the compound there is another small temple of Chaumukhi Lord Shantinath and also there is a Dadawadi which is being renovated.

According to tradition, the temple is said to be about 2000 years old. Historically the earliest reference of the existence of the temple as recorded by the monks who visited the temple is of 7th century. It has passed through various vicissitudes being renovated from time to time. The last recorded renovations are 1708 AD and 1917 AD. The latest renovation was done on 26th Jan. 1996.

For convenience of Jain pilgrims visiting the temple there are Dharamsalas. One is old and other newly constructed. Both are well equipped. There is also a Dinning hall for the Jain pilgrims where Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner is served between sunrise and sunset. It is 80 Kms from Hyderabad on Hyderabad-Warangal Highway. The nearest airport is Hyderabad. Taxis are available from Hyderabad. Trains and Buses halt at Aler from there Tonga and Autorickshaws are available to go to the temple which is 7 Kms away.

2 :

VARANGAL JAIN TEERTH.

LOCATION :

152 kms from Hyderabad.

Varangal fort is about 8 kms far from Railway station. In the fort there are four Jain temples and some artistic articles.

3 :

TIRUPATI BALAJI JAIN TEERTH.

Tirupati is a dusty little town at the foot of the Tirumalai Hills in the Southern tip of Andhra Pradesh. Here Lord Venkateswara Temple probably attrtacts more devotees than any other Hindu temple in India and about 25,000 people coming from all over the country visit it daily, firm in the belief that any wish expressed before this image of the Lord Venkateswara will be granted. The pallavas, Cholas and Pandyas were all Patrons of the temple and they endowed it with Jewels and wealth.

4 :

NAGARJUNSAGAR JAIN TEERTH.

LOCATION :

150 kms from Hyderabad.

It is surrounded from all the four sides with small hills.

5 :

BADAMI JAIN TEERTH.

LOCATION :

160 kms away from belgaum city.

Situated at the mouth of a ravine between two rocky hiils, Badami is famous for its exquisite 6th Century A.D. Hindu and Jain cave temples that overlook the ancient, tranquil Bhuthanatha Lake. Among the most spectacular sculptures that Badami offers is the well-known 18 armed Shiva that embodies 81 dance poses. Perched on the northern hill is Malegitti Shivalaya, dedicated to the benign aspect of Shiva as the garland maker. The temple is built on stone, finely Joined without mortar. The beautiful statues and the sylvan surrounding make Badami a favorite spot for tourists.

6 :

AMARAVATI TEERTH.

This temple of Shri Padmaprabhu Bhagwan is located at a distance of 8 kilometers from Alirajpur village in a jungle. It is 80 kilometers away from Dahod railway station. This temple is about 2000 years old.

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GUDIVADA TEERTH.

This temple of Shri Parshwanatha Bhagwan is located in Gudivada village in Vijayvada - Machilipatnam route in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh. The idol of the temple is said to be very old, belonging to 8th century period.

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PEDA- AMIRAM TEERTH.

The temple of Shri Vimalnatha Bhagwan is located at Peda - Amiram village, 4 kilometers from Bhimavaram railway station in Western Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. The idol is at least 100 years old and was unearthed from a depth of 60 feet.