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Mulnayak Shri Shri Chintamani Parshwanath Bhagwan in black color seated in a lotus posture, of height 120cms, in a shrine on the banks of River Krishna outside the village of Amravati.
On the left side of mulnayak the idol of Shri Vimalnath Bhagwan and on the right side the idol of Shri Vasupujya Swami Bhagwan. This idol of Mulnayak appeared in Krishna River (Amravati-Guntur) 40 years ago.
It is difficult to make a guess about the shrine’s antiquity but the style of sculptures, atmosphere of the place and comparison with the antiquity of other shrines in Andhra Pradesh give one an approximate idea about it. Possibly the shrine should be a period earlier than a thousand years. The last renovations on the temple were carried out in Vikram year 2031. Now again renovation is required to be done.
This ancient shrine being located on the banks of river Krishna in a peaceful atmosphere of quiet serenity and natural beauty is the fittest place for meditation.
Every year a festival fair is held on Posh Krishna Dasami.
Dharmashala and Bhojanshala facilities are available here.
Route:
The nearest railway station of Guntur is 35 Kms away from the shrine where autos, taxis and buses are available. Bus stand is half a kilometer from the temple where auto-rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws are available. Cars and buses can go right up to the temple doors.
A Jain temple on the banks of river Krishna outside Amravati village enshrines the black-complexioned Mulnayak Sri Sri Chintamani Parshvanath Bhagwan in lotus posture (120 cm high).
On the left side of Moolnayak is the idol of Shri Vimalnath Bhagwan and on the right is the idol of Shri Vasupujya Swami Bhagwan. This idol of Mulnayak appeared in Krishna river (Amaravati-Guntur) 40 years ago.
It is difficult to estimate the antiquity of the temple, but the style of the sculptures, the environment of the place and a comparison with the antiquity of other temples in Andhra Pradesh give an approximate idea about it. Probably this pilgrimage should be more than a thousand years ago. The last renovation of the temple was done in Vikram year 2031. Now again in need of renovation.
This ancient temple situated on the banks of river Krishna in a serene environment of natural beauty is the most suitable place for meditation.
Every year on Pausha Krishna Dashami a festival fair is held.
Dharamsala and Bhojanal facilities are available here.
route:
The nearest railway station at Guntur is 35 km from the temple where autos, taxis and buses are available. The bus stand is half a kilometer away from the temple where auto-rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws are available. Cars and buses can go directly to the door of the temple.
fmd_good Amravati, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, 522020
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