Narnaul Mahavir Digambar Jain Mandir
In December 2018, just a month before the Panchkalyanak, a theft occurred in the temple.
A temple committee has been formed for the smooth functioning of the temple. The members working in the committee are as follows -
Introduction
The construction of the temple was initiated about a hundred years ago by Shri Jai Dayal Chaudhari Ji. Later, he handed over the temple to the Jain community. The Jain community undertook the renovation and restoration of the temple. During the restoration of the temple, two Prachin Pratima (ancient idols) of Shri Parshvanath Bhagwan were discovered in the Shikhar (spire on top), which were then enshrined in the Garbh Grah (sanctum sanctorum) of the temple by the Jain community. The Panchkalyanak (consecration ceremony) of the temple was conducted under the guidance and inspiration of Acharya Shri 108 Vishad Sagar Ji Maharaj, Shri 108 Veer Sagar Ji Maharaj, and Shri 108 Vasunandi Ji Maharaj. In the Mool Vedi (main altar) of the temple, the Moolnayak Pratima (main deity’s idol) is of Shri 1008 Mahavir Bhagwan Ji. Along with the idol of Shri Mahavir Bhagwan, the idol of Shri 1008 Chandraprabhu Bhagwan ji, Shri 1008 Adinath Bhagwan ji, and Shri 1008 Shantinath Bhagwan ji are also enshrined. On the right side of the Mool Vedi, the Vedi of Shri Adinath Bhagwan Ji, along with the idols of Bharat and Bahubali Bhagwan Ji is established. And on the left side of the Mool Vedi, the Vedi Shri Neminath Bhagwan Ji, along with two black stone idols of Shri Parshvanath Bhagwan is enshrined. Another idol of Shri Mahavir Bhagwan ji is enshrined on the fourth Vedi of the temple. In the fifth and sixth Vedi of the temple, two Prachin Pratima of Shri Parshvanath Bhagwan, recovered from Shikhar during the construction of the temple, are enshrined. A black stone idol of Shri 1008 Munisuvratnath is enshrined in the seventh Vedi of the temple. The Vedi of Kshetrapal Baba Ji is also established in the temple.
“In December 2018, just a month before the Panchkalyanak, a theft occurred in the temple.”
The thieves entered the temple at night and mistook the two idols of Bhagwan Mahavir Swami as made up of gold and stole them. When the Jain community learned about this incident in the morning, they were deeply saddened. The Jain community immediately informed the police but were not able to locate them till date. To prevent such incidents from happening again, security in the temple was significantly enhanced thereafter.
Dharamshala
In Narnaul, there are approximately 150 Jain families. Despite being a society of 150 families, the Jain community actively contributes to every kind of social activities. There are a total of three Digambar Jain Mandir in Narnaul. The different Committees have been formed in all the Jain temples in Narnaul and the management of the temple is done by the respective committee. The committee ensures cleanliness for the devotees visiting the temple. Jain Saints keep visiting the temple from time to time. For their stay, arrangements are made in the Sant Bhavan. There is also a Jain Dharamshala in the area, which is made available to people from the Jain as well as any other community for auspicious occasions. If any Jain pilgrim comes to visit the temple from a distant area, arrangements for their stay are made free of cost in the Jain Dharamshala.
History
Narnaul is a city located in the Mahendragarh district of the Indian state of Haryana. It also serves as the headquarters of the district. The name "Narnaul" is mentioned in an ancient inscription found in the Prachin Surya Narayan Mandir, where it is referred to as "Nandigram." The Shrimad Bhagwat Puran also mentions Nandigram; hence, the city is often referred to as belonging to the Dwapar era. According to tradition, around a thousand years ago, Raja Noonkaran, a relative of the Delhi ruler Anangpal Tomar, established this city. During Raja Noonkaran's reign, Narnaul was known as a commercial center. The Mughal Emperor Babur mentioned in his memoir "Tuzk-e-Babri" the presence of a cotton market here, indicating the cultivation of cotton in the region. According to the 2001 Census of India, the population of Narnaul was 74,581. The population comprised 53% males and 47% females. The average literacy rate in Narnaul is 68%, which is higher than the national average of 59.5%. Hindi and Ahirwati are the major languages spoken in Narnaul.
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A temple committee has been formed for the smooth functioning of the temple. The members working in the committee are as follows -