Salawa Ji Atishay Kshetra
A Divine Occurrence (Atishay) related to the temple, is often told by the local Jain Community.
Introduction
Salawa village is situated between the Ganga and Yamuna rivers in the western part of the Meerut district, Uttar Pradesh. It houses the Digambar Jain Atishay Kshetra of the first Tirthankar, Shri 1008 Rishabhdev Ji. The antiquity of the temple is approximately 700 years. The Garbh Grah (sanctum sanctorum) of the Temple houses three Vedi (altar), in the Mool Vedi (main altar) of the temple houses the idol of Shri 1008 Rishabhdev Bhagwan along with the white marble idol of Shri 1008 Munisuvratnath Bhagwan. The idol of Shri 1008 Rishabhdev Bhagwan enshrined in the temple is nearly 1500 years old. There are nine marks on the idol, and local residents believe that focusing on these marks gives the impression of emitting light. Most temples have idols of Shri Munisuvratnath Bhagwan made of black stone, but here, the idol is made of white stone.
On the right Vedi of the Mool Vedi, there is a black stone idol of Shri 1008 Neminath Bhagwan. The idol of Neminath Bhagwan Ji is very attractive, especially due to the depiction of a raised Shivalinga on the idol. If you focus on the idol, you can clearly see the Shivalinga, which is a prominent symbol of Bhagwan Shiva, with the Tripund Tilak. On the left Vedi of the Mool Vedi, there are idols of Shri 1008 Parshvanath Bhagwan and other deities. Beautiful golden work is done on the temple doors.
Atishay Katha
“A Divine Occurrence (Atishay) related to the temple, is often told by the local Jain Community.”
It is said that Baba Laalmandas used to live here. Despite being blind, he was a person of great saintly nature who used to chant mantras with his rosary (mala) every day. One day, his rosary broke, and in anger, he vowed not to eat until he could mend it with his eyes. For nearly five days, he sat in front of the idol without consuming anything. Suddenly, he fell asleep, and his forehead collided with the idol. Upon the collision, his eyesight returned. Overjoyed by this miracle, he repaired the broken beads of his rosary and accepted the food. The construction of a Temple in this area was done in memory of Baba Laalmandas Ji. The prayers of those who come with genuine faith in the temple are surely accepted.
Dharamshala
A guesthouse has been arranged for pilgrims coming from afar in the temple premises. There is also a dining hall facility available in the guesthouse. Meals are provided free of charge in the dining hall.
History
The distance from Delhi to Meerut is approximately 70 kilometers. From the perspective of population, Meerut is the fifth most populous region in Uttar Pradesh. Following Kanpur, Meerut ranks second in military cantonments. Meerut is also known as the Sports City. It shares its boundaries with Ghaziabad, Muzaffarnagar, and Bulandshahr. Meerut has a historical significance dating back to the Mahabharata era when it was known as Mayarashtra. A martyr's memorial stands here in remembrance of the revolutionaries who sacrificed their lives in the 1857 uprising. Meerut is a prominent hub for the export of brassware in India. Several Jain temples, including the Jambudweep Mandir, Ashtapad Mandir, and Bhagwan Shantinath Mandir, are established in Meerut.
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