Tirth History
The unique wonder of Avnital earth, the history of the 11,80,000 year old, divinely powerful idol Devadidev Shri Antriksh Parshwanath Bhagwan and Antrikshji Tirth in recess...
In the 18th century of Vikram Samvat, Bhavvijayji Gani Mahatma became blind in both eyes because of heatwave. All treatments failed. On the command of his Guru, he began worshipping Goddess Padmavatiji. The goddess manifested, and through her, the divine history of Antriksh Parshvanath Bhagwan was narrated.
As narrated by Devi Padmavati during the reign of Munisuvrat Swami Bhagwan, the idol of Lord Antriksh Parshwanath was made from cow-dung and clay by Vidyadhar Raja Khar, a relative of Ravana, and was worshipped and immersed in a well.
About 950 years ago, King of Achalpur, King Shripal who was suffering from leprosy, during his roam about after leaving the kingdom, coincidently, he used the water of the well impregnated by Parshwa Prabhu and the disease was cured.
As informed by dharnendra dev, The king wasn’t supposed to look behind at the chariot of Antriksh Parshwanath Bhagwan, it would automatically follow King Shripal by the dev, devis power.
Suspecting that doubt ing if the chariot was following him or not, the king made the mistake of looking back. As a result, the divine idol of Parshwanath Bhagwan was lifted 9 feet in sky from ground level under a tree. Since then, he was known as “Antriksh Parshwanath”
Due to the false pride of the king about making his name immortal, because of the idol. The idol of Antriksh Parshwanath did not even enter the new temple built as suggested by dharnendra dev inspite of lots of request. along with the Jain temple built in the forest as per the information given by Dharnendra, the God did not come to the temple in spite of requests.
In the Sangh Jinalaya built as per the information given by Dharnendra who was under the influence of Abhaydevsuri Ji, in the year 1142, on the fifth day of the bright half of the month of Magh, the Supreme idol of Antriksh Parshwanath Bhagwan was established in Vijay Muhurat.
King Shripal, who wanted to know the reason behind this miracle, was shown a vision of God by the presiding deity. The king then asked for the idol of Parshwanath Bhagwan, but the deity refused to give the idol of God.
King Shripal in the want of the idol sat for a penance of upvas. Dharnendra was pleased with the seven-day of upvas worship of King Shripal and gave him permission to take the idol of the God for the benefit of the world.
As per the information given by Dharnendra dev, God was attained in a palanquin made of raw cotton thread and the departure of God by yoking seven days calves to the chariot made of straws of jawar grass.
History of Divine Prabhavi Devadidev Shri Antriksh Parshwanath Paramatma and the Tirth.
King again called Dharnendra dev. Dharnendra dev denied to help King Shripal. He suggested to build a new temple near the tree. King Shripal did so but during the process, he got a feeling of boost in his name & fame because of the miraculous idol.
Abhaydev suri marasaheb installed the idol of God facing towards west, seven inches above from the ground in air. Raja Shripal decorated the idol with various ornaments, performed Aarti and established ‘Sripur Nagar’.
Dharnendra dev was requested and tell the reason behind the denial of idol to enter the temple. Dharnendra dev informed King Shripal about his feeling of immortal name & fame. Again dharnendra dev suggest King Shripal to call Abhay dev Shri Maharaja for further rivals.
Abhayadev Suri Maharaj did meditation. Then after Dharnendra suggested to make a new temple with 100% contribution of “Shree Sangh”.
Bhavavijayaji Gani Mahatma, who had come from Patan for a pilgrimage with the Sangha after knowing the glory of Antriksh Parshwanath Paramatma from Padmavatiji, regained both his eyes by merely seeing the Paramatma.
Inspired by Bhavavijayaji Gani Marasaheb to expand the Jinalay by the request of Padmavatidevi and Vikram Samvat 1715 On the auspicious day of Chaitra Shukla Shashti 6th.
The Supreme idol was re-established facing towards east. From that day, ever since, the idol of lord Antriksh Parshwanath has been one finger above the groud till date.
Features of 11,80,000 years old, divinely influential deity of Shri Antrikshji Parshwanath Parmatma and 940 years old Shri Antrikshji Tirth
Antrikshji Shwetambar Jain Tirth is a glorious pilgrimage site like the ‘rare heritage’ of the Jains.
The King of Maharashtra State, Maharaja of Vidarbha region, Rajadhiraja of Shirpur Jain Village and ‘Maharajadhiraja’ of Antrikshji Tirth, Devadidev Shri Antriksh Parshwanath Prabhu is uplifted above the ground without any support from all 6 sides in today’s Kalyug. This is a wonder of the world.
In the present world, there is the only God created by Vidyadharas, which is Sri Antriksh Parshwanath God who resides here.
The idol of God which is made of cow dung and clay is as hard as a thunderbolt.
The statue was built by Ravana’s brother in law Vidyadhar Raja Khar during the reign of Munisuvrataswamiji.
About 950 years ago, the leprosy of the King of Achalpur was cured by the touch of the holy water impregnated by the idol of Antriksh Parshwanath.
Antriksh Parshwanath is the God whom Dharanendra, Padmavati and other gods have worshipped.
Dharanendra Dev himself has promised to help the devotees of God.
About 350 years ago, the blindness of the learned sage Shri Bhavvijayji Gani Mahatma was cured by merely seeing the God. The pilgrimage was redeemed due to his inspiration.
At the time of Mughal invasion, arrangements for the protection of the pilgrimage site were made by Shivaji Maharaj.
Even from the historical point of view, the Jain temple is very mysterious.
Antrikshji Tirth is also mentioned in many texts including Sakal tirth Vandana.
While going to Kashi-Banaras to do Sadhana, Mahamahopadhyay Yasovijayaji Maharaj, purified by the philosophy of God, returned from Sadhana and composed the hymn “Jai Jai Jai Jai Parshvajinanda” which is playing on people’s faces today.
The great Saint of the era, Pannyas Pravar Shri Chandrashekhar Vijayji Maharaja has spent three consecutive Chaturmas here.
Even the Shwetamber-Digamber brothers are adapting to each other with peace and understanding.
Devotees are feeling joy by worshiping, serving and praying to Shri Vighnahar Parshwanath Prabhu who has completed half a century.
Many well-maintained Dharamshalas are available for the travellers at Antrikshji Tirth.
The pilgrims feel satisfied with the religious devotion in the dining hall. Where the employees are ready to serve with affection.
The pure rural environment free from all pollution gives a feeling of joy.
Here in the silent atmosphere of the night one can feel the flow of divine power.
Devotees who visit the divinely influential deity Sri Antriksh Parshwanath Bhagwan, repeatedly visit for Dada’s Darshan.
It is necessary to come here as a devotee of God to know and experience the effect of God that is attained by the living beings. You will also experience it.
A person who visits Shri Antrikshji Tirth, along with the pilgrimage, also makes a bond of virtue for the salvation of the Tirth.
We, who consider it our duty to seek solace from our relatives in times of trouble, should not forget the pilgrimage to this place.
Estimation of the number of Shwetambar pilgrims visiting Shri Antrikshji Tirth every month
400 yatriks till 2005, 700 yatriks till 2010, 1200 yatriks in 2011, 1600 yatriks in 2012, 2050 yatriks in 2013, 2700 yatriks in 2014, 3800 yatriks in 2015 (per month).
The movement of passengers is increasing day by day. Hence, for convenience, it is necessary to make a booking in advance.
For Jains, there are four main abodes of Lord Parshwanath.
1) Shri Shankheshwarji in Gujarat
2) Shri Jiravalaji in Rajasthan
3) Shri Nageshwarji in Madhya Pradesh
4) Shri Antrikshji in Maharashtra
With the blessings, inspiration and guidance of Siddhanta Divakar, Gitartha Murdhanya, Gachchadhipati Pujyapad Acharya Dev Srimadvijay Jayghoshsurishwarji Maharaja and with the divine grace of Sri Antrikshji Tirtharakshak Yugapradhan Acharyasam Panyas Pravar Sri Chandrashekhar Vijayji Maharaj, Muniraj Sri Vimalhans Vijayji Saheb and Muni Sri Paramahansa Vijayaji Under the inspiring patronage of Saheb, the work of prosperity of Shri Antrikshji Tirth is underway. In any case you can take great advantage of Shrine Rescue by providing financial support.