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Nakoda Parshwanath Tirth Mewanager
The historical names during different periods of this cultural center of Mallani division of Thar Area were Mahewanagar, Lavankhetak, and Virampur. It is presently known as Shri Swetamber Nakoda Parshwnath Tirth and is an eminent Jain Pilgrimage center of Western Rajasthan. It has three main Jain Temples. Lacs of people visit this Tirth every year.
1. SHRI PARSHWNATH
The history of installation of Parshwanath image is very mysterious. It was recovered in fifteenth century from an underground chamber called “Kalidraha” in Nakoda village 20 to 24 km. from this place. Relics of 8th Century as approved by the Archaeological department can also be seen at this place.
la. MIRACULOUS SRI BHAIRAVADEV
Just outside the main Sanctum of Bhagavan Parshwanath on the left is the Miraculous Murti of Khetrapal Samkitdhari Bhairavadev, which attracts large number of pilgrims for blessings and boons of wealth and position. Sri Nakoda Bhairavadev is “ADHISHTAYAKDEV” (guardian deity) of Nakoda Tirth. With his blessings, persons gained worldly boons. This increased the popularity of the Tirth with every passing day both within and outside the country. There are many devotees of Nakoda Bhairava who keep
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