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Hindu Sites and Places of Interest ]
185 (62) Bhaththá or Akard Village.
Near the milestone 15-2 is the village known as Bhaththā or Akarā where there is a small Dharmashälā (built by Sheth Jamnādās ) for Hindu ( especially Vaishṇava ) monks. Just opposite are the residence of the donor and a small garden. (63-64) Mānpur Jaina Temple & Dak-Bungalow.
The village of Mānpur is situated near the milestone No. 16, abouť two furlongs from which, on the way to Rakhikishana is an old Jaina shrine. The temple was in ruins and repaired about fifty years back by Sheth Juvānmalji Singhi of Sirohī with the co-operation of the Jaina Samgha. Unfortunately, the consecration ceremony could not take place since then. In the temple is a mutilated image of Rşabhanātha with an inscription dated in the year 1507 V. S. It is a temple with a shikhara, composed of the sanctum, the gūdha-mandapa, a Choki in front, and a bhamati enclosed by a compound-wall.
There is a small Dharmashālā in ruins nearby, along with a wall, a small garden and a few fields all being the property of this shrine. It is advisable for the Jaina Samgha of Rohiņā or Sirohi to protect the area, take charge of the worship and repair the Dharmashālā, at an early date.
At some distance from the temple is the Dak-Bungalow of the old Sirohi State. Kharāļi ( Ābu-Road ) is about one mile by a foot-path from Mānpur and is reached by crossing the river on the way. (65) Hysņikesha ( Rakhikisan. )
About a mile and a half from the Shānti ashrama ( and milestone 13-2) by a difficult pass across the hills is situated the shrine of Hrşhīkesha, It is therefore easier to take
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