Shri Mahavir Praasad
(Shwetambar Jinmandir)
“A temple is the heart of religion, the epicentre of spirituality, the home of God, and a place of collective worship. Its divine magnetic field energises and recharges us. Through the charged vibrations, we experience peace and quietude. A temple inspires us to lead a pure life, and constantly uphold moral, religious and spiritual values. It fosters universal love and compassion.”
The majestic 108-pillar Shri Mahavir Praasad (Shwetambar Jinmandir) adorns the highest peak of Shri Dharampur Tirth. It is presided over by the serene and divine presence of Bhagwan Mahavir as its principal deity. It stands as a testimony to the timeless tenets of Jainism for generations to come.
Visitors are welcome to Jinmandir for
darshan and puja.
Timings:
Timing | Activity |
7:00 am | Pakshal at Shri Mahavir Praasad (Shwetambar Jinmandir) and Shri Chandraprabhu Praasad (Digambar Jinmandir) |
8:00 am | Pakshal at Gurumandir |
Up to 4:00 pm | Puja |
7:30 pm | Arti |
Lockers, changing and bathing facilities are available at the Shri Mahavir Praasad (Shwetambar Jinmandir) Complex.
Salient Features
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20,000+
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Over 10,000 unique designs
Over 500 beams measuring 11 feet or more
33 deeply carved wooden doors
Over 50,000 marble flooring slabs
1,75,000 semi-precious and marble pieces in inlay flooring
22,000 tonnes of concrete
15,000 tonnes of stone
An Architectural Marvel
- Constructed under the guidance of Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji in accordance with Jain scriptures, shilp shastra meaning scriptures related to sculpture, and vastu shastra meaning scriptures related to architecture.
- Built in the traditional Nagara architectural style
- Copper used instead of steel in the temple base to maintain harmony with the Earth’s magnetic field
- Built using around 2,00,000 cubic feet of superior quality white Makrana marble
- Jinmandir Complex covers over 1,00,000 sq. ft.
- Seats over 2,500 people at a time
- Plaza spread over 2.5 acres
- An exquisitely carved plinth of elephants with various depictions
- Traditional non-RCC method of construction that withstands earthquake magnitude 7.0 on the Richter scale
- Engineered to last several millennia
Facilities
- Lockers – Lockers available outside the bathing and washroom area. Lock and key to be bought from Divine Shop.
- Bathing Facilities – Provided in the base level of the Jinmandir Complex
- Elevator – provided for Senior citizens or people with some physical disablity or current health issues
Culture
- Use of Phones is strictly prohibited in the Jinmandir Complex
- Photography is allowed ONLY in the Jinmandir Plaza Area and nowhere else in the temple premise
- For Children ONLY – Photography is allowed on the Lions of the Jinmandir Steps as well
- Ladies in menstrual cycle – You are requested not to enter the Mandir.
Pure Pratimajis
The garbhagruh (sanctum) is the heart of the temple. It is a highly charged space radiating
divinity through seven enthroned soul-stirring pratimajis (idols).
In addition to a 55-inch pratimaji of
Bhagwan Mahavir as the principal deity,
Bhagwan Rushabhdev,
Bhagwan Shantinath,
Bhagwan Neminath,
Bhagwan Parshwanath,
the present Tirthankar (Omniscient Lord) Bhagwan
Simandharswami
and the future Tirthankar Bhagwan
Padmanabh have also been consecrated.
Thus, Tirthankars of the past, present and future, all sanctify the Jinmandir.
Gallant Gajpeeth
The Glorious Gurumandir
Slip into Sublime Silence
A flight of stairs takes one beneath the Jinmandir, to the meditative expanse of the Gurumandir, the royal seat of Shrimad Rajchandraji, who is the guiding force behind the Mission. Like an enchanting magnet, Shrimadji’s idyllic presence pulls one within.
Plan a Visit
Visit Ashram
No Pre-Registration required.
Walk-in via FastTrack
please generate ePass on the day of arrival
Request Stay for:
1 – 7 Jan, 2024
- For shared room/dormitory stay, please contact the registration office upon arrival.
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Check-in: 12:00 pm
Check-out: 10:00 am
OTHER DAYS
- Reservations for arrivals after 30 Sep will open in the next few weeks.
- Check-in: 12:00 pm
Check-out: 10:00 am
Shri Dharampur Tirth,
Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram,
Shrimad Rajchandra Marg,
Dharampur – 396050,
District – Valsad, Gujarat, India
Driving Distances
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Mumbai: 210 kms
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Pune: 349 kms
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Surat: 120 kms
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Ahmedabad: 352 kms
Nearest Train Stations
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Valsad (Western): 31 kms
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Nasik (Central): 125 kms
Nearest Airports
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Surat: 120 kms
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Mumbai: 210 kms
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Vadodara: 230 kms
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Ahmedabad: 352 kms