Shree Sankheshwar Prashwanath Jain Derasar, Gandhinagar

Gandhinagar, the most charming and a well-planned city in the state of Gujarat, is blessed with abundance natural beauty and serenity, where you will also see some of the sacred temples and popular attractions like Akshardham – the massive Hindu Temple with ornate carvings and sculpted pillars with a water show in its sprawling gardens. Not to mention Dandi Kutir Museum – tracing the life of Mahatma Gandhi. Indroda Nature Park is also an attraction – a zoo and botanical gardens with adjacent dinosaur and Fossil Park.

You cannot miss the beauty and popularity of famous Shree Sankheswar Parshwanath Jain Derasar – located in the centre of Shankheshwar Town of Patan District. The beautiful temple is dedicated to Parshwanath; while it is a vital pilgrimage for the followers of Jainism. The beautiful and historical Shree Shankheshwar Parshwanath Jain Derasar in Gandhinagar is a must-visit.

The famous and sacred Tirtha is referred to as Shankhapur. It has a rich history as Ashadhi Shrvak became depressed and began to ask questions about Nirvana, Liberation and salvation. These questions were answered by Damodar Swami – the 9th Tirthankar. He uttered Parshvanath will be the 23rd Tirthankar in the Avasarpinikala.

Shree Sankheshwar Prashwanath Jain Derasar, Gandhinagar was built in the year of 1155 VE by Sajjan Shah on the bank of Rupen River. Later in 1229 CE, it was renovated by Vastupal Tejpal under the instructions of Vardhamansuri. There were 52 idols in the temple. From time to time, it has been renovated by different dynasties. There are different idols in a small temple inside the temple complex.

There is a lot more to see and explore inside the temple complex that will surely keep you enticed and spell bound for the time to come.

Best Time to Visit Shree Sankheshwar Prashwanath Jain Derasar, Gandhinagar

You can visit temple all round the year. However, it goes busy during any festival time.

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