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we may say that the ancient Hatundi temple and Rata Mahavir temple are one and the same. The inscription45 of V.E. 1335 records the name Rata Mahavir for this temple, whereas the inscription of V.E. 1345 from the same temple calls it the Hatundi Mahavir temple. During the 13th and 14th centuries A.D. the Rata Mahavir temple was constantly in worship. The inscriptions46 of V.E. 1335, 1336 and 1345, 1346 etc. record various donations made to the shrine.
Barakana :
Barakana is one of the Panch-Tirthas (five sacred sites) of Godawar. The Barkana Jain temple is old, but repeatedly renovated, so much so that except for an inscription of the Chauhan period, no early vestiges remain. The temple is dedicated to Parshvanath. In the Anand Sundar granth47 (V.E. 1549) Sarvaraj Gani mentions "Barakana-Parshva Prasano Bhuva." This shows that it was a much revered popular shrine. There are two inscriptions48 from the reign of Maharana Jagatsingh I and Jagat singh II of Mewar, which I was the first to decipher and publish. According to the first inscription dated V.E. 1686, the Maharana granted remission in custom duties from persons coming to attend the fair held there in Posh Budi 8 to 11. The temple was again renovated by the Jain Shresthis of Bijova, 80 years ago.
Nadol :
Nadol is 11 Kms. north east of Nadlai. It is also included among the Panch-Tirthas of Godawar. It was the capital of the Chauhan kings for a long time. Two earlier inscriptions49 dated V.E. 1024 and 1039 were discovered from this place proving its antiquity. There is a famous Jain temple here dedicated to Padma
45. Jin Vijay No. 319 and 320.
46. ibid No. 320 to 322.
47. Jain Tirth-Sarva-Sangraha Vol. I pt. I/Triputi Maharaj-Jain ParamparaNo Itihas Vol. III P. 835.
48. Edited by the Author in Maru Bharati Vol XXVI and Sambodhi Vol. VIII
PP. 82-83.
49. Edited by the Author in Varada Vol XVI No. 1-3 p. 19
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