Jain Journal 1996 01

Author(s): Jain Bhawan Publication
Publisher: Jain Bhawan Publication

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JAIN JOURNAL : Vol-XXX, No. 3. January 1996
During Vijayadeva Sūri's time the territory was under the Mewār.
The place had several massive Jain temples which were molested during the battles between Mewār and Mughal Emperors. These temples were renovated by Mughal Emperors. These temples were removated by Jaimal Muhnot in VE 1686. These all were consecrated by Vijayadeva Sūri. Nādläi, situated near Nadol, is a famous Jain Tirtha having a large number of Jain temples inside the town and outside on the hills. Several icons were installed there in VE. 1674, 1686 and on other dates by several Jain Sreșthis. All these icons were consecrated by Vijayadeva Sūri.
Pāli has a beautiful Navalakhā Jain temple built in the 10th century A. D. It was renovated by Sāha Dungar and Bhākar in VE 1688, Several icons were installed in the temple. The Mūlanāyaka icon was also changed. These were consecrated by Vijayadeva Sūri. Similarly Ghanaghāņi, a famous old site of Pratihāra period, has a Jain temple built in VE 937. It was also renovated at the instance of Vijayadeva Sūri. 11
Medatā remained an important town. A big Pratisthāwas arranged there by Hirānanda's wife who belonged to Āgrā. This family remained much prosperous and did a Sangha-yātrā in VE 1661. Vijayadeva Sūri did cāturmāsa at Medatā and did consecration of several icons in VE 1677 and 1686.12
Kisangarh was then ruled by Rūpa Simha Rathor. His minister Räicand was the follower of Tapāgaccha and arrange a cāturmāsa of Vijayadeva Sūri there. The Sūriji consecrated several Jain icons. 13
At Sādari (Godawār) and Sirohi, Vijayadeva also did cāturmāsa. Sirohi had a large number of supporters of other group of Tapāgaccha. In VE 1682, when he reached there, the entrance-ceremany (Pravesotsava) was arranged by Tejpāl Porawāl. A Sangha - yātrā to Ābū and Satruñjaya was also led under Vijayadeva Sūriji. 14
The Sūriji also visited Ālanpur, Bundi amd other adjoing sites of southern Rājasthān and did Pratisthās there. In VE 1683 he visited Jaisalmer, where he consecrated 4 icons, three on Āsādha Budi 4
11. Ibid No. 388. 12. Ibid No. 433 to 442. 13. Meghavijaya, Digvijaya-Mahākāvya, pp. 137-138. 14. Ibid. Amộtalāla-Maganlāl Sāha-Prasasti-Sangraha p.190.