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Singh. The Mulanayak icon has an inscription 24 of V, E. 1860 (1803 A. D.) of the family of Bafna Godidas's son Paramanand. It was conscccrated by Jinharsh Suri of the Khurataragachchha.
Rajagarh :
Rajagarh is situated about 50 Kms. from Churu. It is an important town. In the temple of Suparshwanath which was completed during the 18th Century A. D., there are three icons bearing inscriptions dated V. E. 1155 (1098 A. D.). But the inscriptions are largely illegible and furnish no further information. On the foot prints of Dada Jinkushal Suri, there is an inscription of V. E. 1867 (1810 A. D.), which reveals that the temple was built before this date. There is a big stone slab with an inscription of V. E. 1920 (1863 A. D.), which gives us an account of a reception accorded to Jinharsha Suri and arrangements made for a Diksa Mahotsava. The inscription also narrates how the State authorities helped in making arrangements for these festivities.
Rini Taranagar :
Rini Taranagar is an old site. The Shital nath temple here is regarded as one of the most ancient Jain temples of Bikaner area. According to old records, it was constructed in V. E. 999 (943 A.D.) by Lakha Kheta etc. Some icons of this temple are quite old, a fact which corroborates these records. The Mulanayak icon 25 has an inscription of V. E. 1058 (1001 A.D.). Similarly the icon of Padmavati was conscecrated in V. E. 1065 (1008 A. D.). Several icons of the 15th and 16th centuries are also to be seen in this temple. On the basis of the inscriptions on these, it can be said that this temple has continued in constant worship. Recently the temple has been fully renovated. Some foot prints of Acharyas on stone have also been installed. The foot prints of Jinkushal Suri, Hemdharma Gani Sukhlabh Gani26 and Jinsuku Suri were installed
24. ibid No. 2428. 25. ibid No. 2439 and 2458. 26. ibid No. 2460 and 2461 and 2462.
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