Bhandavapur

Bhandavpur Jain Tirth is a Jain temple and pilgrimage site in Bhundwa village, near Bhinmal in Jalore district of Rajasthan, India.

Inscriptions

It seems to be an ancient tirth place as per inscription. The idol established on Margshirsh Shukla Saptami of 756 CE was re-established in the temple on Marrgshirsh Shukla 5 of 1176 CE. A description of its establishment on Poush Shukla 9 of 1283 CE is also found. The statue of lord Mahvira is believed to be 2300 years old.

Architecture

Bhandavpur Jain Tirth is a large double-storied structure. The upper part of façade is a pyramidal structure with elaborate carvings and sculptures. The temple features a life size sculpture of an elephant with riders on each side of entrance. The pillars inside the temple are highly ornate.