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were to restore the tirth as soon as possible as it was the glory and the jewel of the land of Cutchh. He had promised tappagacchiya Yati Shri Kanti Vijayji to get the restoration done in proper order. He even reprimanded the leaders of the Jaina Community for their indifferent attitude. The restoration could not be completed while he was alive. His successor, Maharao Shri Pragmalji the Second completed the restoration.
When the late Maharao Shri Vijay Rajji, father of the present retired Maharao Shri Madan Sinhji visited Bhadreshwar Tirth he issued a proclamation to ban the slaughtering of animals. The present Maharao Madan Sinhji has close relationship with the Jaina community. Whenever he gets opportunity he participates in religious activities.
There are about 200 Jaina temples in Cutchh. The libraries in Mandvi and Kothara contain ancient handwritten books on palm leaves and paper. In the library in Bidda Ashram there are many valuable books.
