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Rewari Nasiya Ji Atishya Kshetra
Atishay Kshetra

Rewari Nasiya Ji Atishya Kshetra

Rewari, Haryana
Shri 1008 Shantinath Bhagwan
500–1000 years
Address
Rewari, Haryana, 123001
Nayagaon Road, Rewari, Haryana
Timings
6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Committee

A temple committee has been formed for the smooth functioning of the temple. The members working in the committee are as follows :

Introduction

In the year Vikram Samvat 1910, on the 14th of Magdh Shukla (1854 AD), the 35-inch high Padmasana posture idol of Shri Shantinath Ji was being transported from Nasiya Ji to Araampur Baagh in the Vindhya region via a bullock cart through the rough roads. At that time, the place where Nasiya Ji was situated was a secluded forest area. The group of bullock carts camped at this spot for the rest of the night. However, in the morning, when they began to move forward, all the bullock carts moved except the one carrying the idol of Shri Shantinath Bhagwan, which did not budge from its place. Even when all the oxen of the bullock carts were yoked together, that cart with the idol did not move an inch. This incident astonished everyone present there.

In light of this event, all the Jain community members traveling with the bullock carts met with the head of the Jain community in Rewari, Seth Lala Khushwaktaray Ji Jain, and narrated the entire incident to him. Upon hearing this, Seth Lala Khushwaktaray Ji Jain, along with other esteemed members of the Jain community in Rewari, decided to visit the site. Upon their arrival, all the bullocks were yoked together again. However, the bullock carrying the idol of Shri Shantinath Bhagwan still did not move even a little. At that moment, the brothers from ‘Arrah’ expressed their opinion that it was certain that Shri Shantinath Bhagwan was not willing to leave that place.

They suggested that we ‘Arrah wale’ were ready to leave Shri Ji's idol here, but only if the Rewari Jain community would assure them of building a temple here. Lal Kushwaktray Ji assured them that the Rewari Jain community would definitely build a Jain temple at this location. A group of about 50-60 Jain brothers from Rewari went to seek permission and blessings for the construction of the temple to Shri Sammed Shikhar Ji. Upon returning from there, Lal Kushwaktray Ji said that as much land as he had, the society should take as much land as deemed appropriate and necessary for the construction of the temple and start the construction work. In this way, Seth Lal Kushwaktray Jain, with the special generosity of his son Rai Bahadur Lala Makhan Lal Ji Biswedar (landlord), constructed the 1008 Shri Shantinath Digambar Jain Mandir on a vast tract of land. After the completion of the entire temple, the idol of Bhagwan Shantinath Ji was consecrated in 1854. Due to Lal Kushwaktray Jain Ji's special kindness and the support for the entire community, this magnificent and vast temple is today visited by devotees from afar and wide.

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Atishay Katha

After the construction of Shri Nasiya Ji, initially, a person named Nanagu served here.

“It is said that Nanagu used to find a silver coin at the temple gate every morning, and he had a dream to keep this matter secret.”

After a long time, he revealed this fact openly. From the next morning onwards, he stopped receiving the coin. It is told by Nanagu that in the last hours of the night, a very sweet voice of music comes from the temple above for a while, which cannot be surely done by humans, meaning that it is the praise of God by the Dev. Once, some people came to sprinkle DDT powder on behalf of the government and insisted on entering the temple after opening its door. The temple caretaker stopped them from doing so. Upon being stopped by the caretaker, they uttered profanities against the temple, which made them stay there and they couldn't leave. Afterward, they apologized profusely, then they were fine, and they could leave from there. Around 1983, some thieves stole idols from the temple but they couldn't go far and they dropped the idols into a nearby pond. The local community and government officials searched extensively for the idols, but they couldn't be found. Nearly 20 years later, in 2003, all those idols were recovered, and they were reinstalled in the temple.

Present Situation

The area around Shri 1008 Shantinath Digambar Jain Atishay Kshetra Nasiya Ji is extremely picturesque, enchanting, and adorned with natural beauty. The renovation of the temple was carried out in 2006 under the inspiration of Acharya 108 Shri Pushpadant Sagar Ji Maharaj's disciple, Muni Shri 108 Saurabhsagar Ji, and the renovation of the temple's corridors, doors, and interior was completed in 2013. There has been a resting place for birds here for a long time. Many birds, especially peacocks, roam freely here. In 2006, during the Chaturmas of Param Pujya 108 Shri Saurabhsagar Ji and Param Pujya 108 Shri Prabalsagar Ji Maharaj, a bird sanctuary was established. The beautiful temple is further adorned by lush green fields, trees, vines, and various types of flowers surrounding it.

A residence for saints has also been built here, where saints meditate from time to time. Along with the Das Lakshan Parva, a special event is organized here for the Kshamavani Parva, and the Abhishek (auspicious bath of the idol) of Shri Ji is performed on the Pandukshila built here by the devotees of the Jain community of Rewari. The procession of Bhagwan Jinendra during the Rath Yatra festival also takes place within the premises of Shri Nasiya Ji. Every year, on the auspicious occasions of Shri Shantinath Ji's Janam, Taph, Nirvana kalyanak, Bhadrapad Krishna-7 garbh kalyanak, and Paush Shukla-10 gyan kalyanak, the collective worship, aarti, and other special religious programs are organized. It is the good fortune of the Rewari Jain community that the extremely magnificent and enchanting idol of Shri Shantinath Ji is enshrined at Nasiya Ji. By worshiping, performing puja, and consecrating it, all devotees receive blessings. Therefore, it is advisable for the entire Jain community of India to visit such an extraordinary place and acquire special merit.

Dharamshala

The city of Rewari in Haryana, has been blessed with the blessings of Shri Mahavir Swami and Digambar saints, as well as the special grace of the elders. As a result, there are six Jain temples, seven Jain schools, and approximately ten other community organizations active here. Rewari boasts a community of around 200 Jain families. In Rewari, Shri 1008 Shantinath Digambar Jain Atishaya Kshetra, Nasiya Ji is situated. The construction of the Digambar Jain Mandir Committee was undertaken for the management of the temple. Periodically, Jain saints grace the temple with their presence. Arrangements are made for their stay in the Tyagi Bhavan.

For the convenience of those coming to listen to the discourses of the Munis, a discourse hall has been built within the temple premises. If any pilgrim arrives to visit the temple from a distant area, arrangements for their stay are provided by the temple committee free of charge. Adjacent to the temple, there is a Jain Public School, the management of which is also handled by the temple committee. A Jain hostel is also located nearby, where students perform daily rituals and prayers according to Jain customs. Parking facilities are available for the vehicles of the temple visitors.

History

Rewari is located in the Haryana state of India. It is situated around the Indian National Highway (NH-71B) and serves as the headquarters of Rewari district. The history of the Rewari region is very ancient, and there are several ancient monuments and historical sites around it. Rewari, in itself, is a multi-dimensional place known for its talented individuals, great artists, poets, writers, warriors, religious sites, educational institutions, and natural beauty, making it a place in southern Haryana where one feels tranquility and sanctity upon arrival.

During ancient Mahabharata times, there was a king named Revat, whose daughter's name was Revati. The city 'Rewa Wadi' was founded in her honor. Rewari is famous for its cuisine, particularly its Revdiyan (a sweet). The first cow shelter (gaushala) of India was established here in 1878, which was built by King Rao Yudhishthira Yadav. The Rewari region has also played a significant role in economic development and is a modern market center that provides nearby villages and towns with essential goods and services. Additionally, there are several natural beauty spots near the Rewari region that attract tourists. Overall, the Rewari region is an important and developing area, crucial from cultural, economic, and environmental perspectives.

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