Shatrunjay a Pilgrimage

Author(s): Manu Doshi
Publisher: Indira Mansukhlal Doshi Memorial Trust

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to Tuk. Prior to construction of the present route, this complex was away from the old route and very few people even looked at it. This Tuk was constructed under the inspiration of Devendrasuri. There are more footprints than idols here. In the central temple there is the image of Padmävati alongwith the idol of Lord Pärshwanath with five fangs of snake.
A little ahead, there is a small templet with statues of Drävid, Värikhillä, Atimukta and Närad. The first two were grandsons of Lord Rushabhdev and are said to have gained the liberation here on the 15th day of the month of Kärtik together with many monks. The number usually mentioned is 10 Koti. People interpret Koti as equal to 10 millions. But Koti also means 20. If we adopt that standard, the figure would work out to 200, which seems more reasonable. In token of that event, there is a special significance of the pilgrimage on that day. Atimukta was a prince, who had renounced at the age of 8 and attained omniscience under the aegis of Lord Mahävir. Närad was the well known sage, who is said to have attained the liberation here. The galaxy of the temples at the top becomes visible from this place.
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A View of Temples at the Top
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