Hisar Chota Jain Mandir
The lives of those workers were saved, and after this incident, everyone considered it to be a miracle of Bhagwan Mallinath Ji.
The management of Shri Digambar Jain Chota Mandir, located at Gandhi Chowk, Hisar, is overseen by the Shri Digambar Jain Chota Mandir Committee. The members of the committee are as follows :
Introduction
Shri 1008 Mallinath Digambar Jain Mandir, also known as Chota Jain Mandir is located at Gandhi Chowk in Hisar. The temple is situated near the Bada Jain Mandir. The construction of the temple was undertaken by the Ramu family and the Sohanlal family. Initially, the Garbh Grah (sanctum sanctorum) of the temple was located within a large room, but later, a house was provided by a devotee for the construction of the temple. The house already had three tenants, two of whom voluntarily vacated their premises, while a legal battle spanning 17 years was fought to acquire the space from the third tenant. Upon securing the space, the area of the temple was expanded, and currently, it spans approximately 1000 square yards. Plans are underway for the construction of a Tyagi Bhavan within the temple premises. It is said that the temple was in a dilapidated condition, and under the inspiration of Acharya Shri Virag Sagar Ji, who first came to Hisar after taking diksha at Lal Kila in 2017, the renovation of the temple was completed in 2017. Additionally, Chaturmas of Shri Viranjan Sagar Ji, a disciple of Acharya Shri Virag Sagar Ji, have also been observed in the area.
The temple primarily features only one Vedi (altar), with the Moolnayak Pratima (main deity’s idol) of Mallinath Bhagwan, which is 200 to 300 years old. Additionally, there are 21 other idols enshrined in the Vedi. During the Panchkalyanak (consecration ceremony), idols of Shri Parshvanath Ji, Mallinath Bhagwan Ji, and Shantinath Bhagwan Ji were also enshrined in the Vedi. Makrana marble has been used in the construction of the temple. The hall outside the Garbh Grah of the temple has been designed in the form of a samavsharan, which is extremely picturesque. Before entering the Garbh Grah of the temple, visitors get a sight of the samavsharan.
Atishay Katha
Rakesh Jain, the current head of the temple, recounts that his father used to be the head of the temple in the past. He would visit the temple every afternoon. One day, when some construction work was underway on the temple roof, and as he entered the temple, he heard a voice shouting, “Bacho-Bacho” (move away). He immediately instructed the workers to come down, and as soon as they descended, the whole temple roof collapsed.
“The lives of those workers were saved, and after this incident, everyone considered it to be a miracle of Bhagwan Mallinath Ji.”
Due to this miracle, people's faith in the temple increased even more. Another incident narrated is about a painter who was removing a cupboard to paint the walls of the temple. As he was removing the cupboard, a scorpion stung him on the hand. The poor man, crying, came out of the temple. As usual, the former President (Adhyaksh) has come to the temple in the afternoon. Seeing the painter crying, he asked him the reason. After the painter explained everything, Adhyaksh Ji asked him to plead before Bhagwan Mallinath Ji. As soon as the man pleaded before the idol, his hand was immediately healed, as if nothing had happened. Currently, around 80 to 90 families are associated with the temple. They visit the temple daily to perform worship and Abhishek (auspicious bath of the idol).
Dharamshala
In Hisar, there is a community of 250 to 300 Digambar Jain families. Hisar, being a developed area, is equipped with various facilities. Adequate arrangements have been made for the pilgrims visiting the temples in the area, including provisions for their accommodation and meals. Currently, in the temple premises, arrangements have been made with 5 rooms for Jain Saints who visit during their Vihar (travels).
History
According to ancient scriptures like the Uttaradhyayana Sutra, the name Issukar Nagar has been mentioned several times. Renowned Sanskrit scholar and historian Dr. Vasudevsharan Agrawal believes that the Issukar Nagar described in this ancient scripture is none other than the present-day city of Hisar. The region to the northwest of Delhi has been influenced by the culture of pilgrimage, and 2600 years ago, Shri Mahavira, the 24th Jain Tirthankara, traveled through the Magadha region to the Sindh region. Shri Mahavira also visited the city of Issukar during his travels, where six Jain monks attained enlightenment. This fact has been confirmed by Jain scholar and educator Dr. Himmat Singh Jain. Scriptures also mention that the region near Hisar, including areas like Bhiwani, Dadri, and Mahendragarh, was a stronghold of Rajput Jains during the reign of King Vardhan. Consequently, over time, pratima of Tirthankaras have been discovered from underground in this nearby region.
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The management of Shri Digambar Jain Chota Mandir, located at Gandhi Chowk, Hisar, is overseen by the Shri Digambar Jain Chota Mandir Committee. The members of the committee are as follows :