About Panchasara Parshvanath Jinalaya :
Panchasara Parshvanath Jinalaya, the glory of Patan was originally built by Vanraj, the founder of Patan (Anhillpur Patan) at the instance of his Sheelgunsuri. This is a known fact of history. Vanraj’s father Jayshikhari, the ruler of the kingdom of Panchasara. And therefore Shri Parshvanath Jinalaya was named Panchasara Parshvanath. When Patan was found, the idol of Panchasara Parshvanath was brought to Patan, the new capital of Gujarat and was consecrated in a temple which also name Panchasara Parshvanath Jinalaya. According to references found in historical records this ancient and miraculous idol of Parshvanathji is here in this jinalaya since V.S. 802. The jinalaya was renovated many times through centuries. As the history of jinalaya begins with the story of Patan it has a great historical importance. The Length of this grand temple is 180 feet and its width is 90 feet. In the ‘bhamti’ (circular passage along the wall of temple) there are 218 idols of marble and 26 are those of metal. Around this Jinalaya there are 51 mini temples; 86 new idols of Jain deities were consecrated. 24 out of them were 24 Tirthankaras which were made of slabs of becoming colors to the bodies of the Lords. This newly Built Jinalaya was built with the Jodhpur. Makarana, Jesalmer and Dhrangadhra stones under the supervision renowned sculptor Shri Prabhashankerbhai Sompura. All the places, domes, pillars, chowkis, ceilings, walls, mandap, of this Jinalaya are decorated with wonderful carving and artistic images. Built in V. 5. 2018 this Grand Bhavan Jinalaya stands with grace like a dev-viman on the vast plain of holy land of Patan. This Jinalaya reminds of the marvelous architecture of the world famous Jain temple of Abu. Administration of this Jinalaya is conducted by Shri Panchasara Parshvanath Derasar.
General Information about Panchasara Parshvanath Jinalaya :
Location: Patan
State: Gujarat
Capital: Gandhinagar
Language: Gujarati, Hindi, English
Temperature: Max 42˚C, Min 27˚C (summer), Max 26˚C, Min 14˚C (winter)
Best Season: September to March
How to Reach Panchasara Parshvanath Jinalaya :
By Air:
The nearest airport from Patan is Ahmedabad, situated at a distance of 125 km from the city. A number of flights fly to and from here, connecting the city with the various parts of Gujarat as well as the country.
By Train:
Patan lies on the Western Railway network of the Indian railways. The city is well connected with the rest of the country via a number of trains. There are many express and local trains that operate daily and are perfect for travelling from Ahmedabad to Patan.
By Road:
Patan is linked to the rest of the country through a good road network. There is even a good network of National and State Highways connecting the city. The State Transport Corporation runs buses link Patan to all the major cities and towns of Gujarat and other states of the country.