Vehalna Ji Atishay Kshetra
Another miracle is told that when some thieves came at night in the temple for the theft, they were unable to see and thus leave the temple premises due to the miracle of the idol.
Shri Digamber Jain Atishay Kshetra is operated by the Managing Committee, Vahelna. Committee members are as follows :
Introduction
Shri 1008 Parshvanath Digambar Jain Atishay Kshetra Vahelna Ji is located on National Highway 709, Muzaffarnagar - Shamli Road. It is situated approximately 150 kilometers away from Delhi. The ancient name of Vahelna Ji was 'Beharanagar'. During that time, Beharanagar was a large city where more than 300 Jain families lived. The construction of the temple was done about two hundred years ago by the local Jain community. In the Mool (main) Vedi of the temple, the approximately 600 years old idol of Shri Parshvanath Bhagwan is enshrined which was manifested from the earth during excavation.
Inspired by Upadhyay 108 Shri Nayansagar Ji Muniraj, a 31-foot high standing idol of Shri Parshvanath Bhagwan, was established later in the temple. Below the massive idol of Shri Parshvanath Bhagwan, there is a meditation center, which has Trikaal Chaubisi enshrined in it. The temple premises are spread over 10 acres of land. In front of the temple, there is a 57-foot high Manstambh. In the beautiful garden of the temple, there are three samadhis of Muniraj - Shri Suparshva Sagar Ji, Shri Bodhsagar Ji Sanga Acharya Shri Dharmasagar Ji, and Shri Charitra Bhushan Ji. Shri Chaturasen Jain Memorial Natural 20 Bed Hospital, Yoga and Research Institute, Parshv Nauka Vihar, Ashv Van, Tirthankar Kevali Vriksha Vatika, Meditation Center, Green Fountains, etc., are beautiful scenic places established in the premises of the temple. Every year on 2nd October, Ahimsa Day is celebrated with great pomp and show in the temple, where people from distant areas come and express their faith on this occasion.
Atishay Katha
From time to time, various miracles are witnessed in the temple. When the construction work of the large idol of Shri Parshvanath Bhagwan was underway in the temple, the artisans making the idol, with great devotion, folded their hands before Lord Parshvanath Ji and said, "I have not been blessed with the happiness of a child in my house for 16 years. I pray to you to bless me with a child." Until the construction of Shri Parshvanath Bhagwan idol was completed, the artisan's house was blessed with the happiness of a child.
“Another miracle is told that when some thieves came at night in the temple for the theft, they were unable to see and thus leave the temple premises due to the miracle of the idol.”
Dharamshala
At present, the temple has all kinds of comforts and facilities, so that the devotees do not have any worries while visiting. There is a Jain Dharamshala located in the temple for the devotees coming from outside. In Dharamshala - 21 accommodation rooms with attached bathroom, 10 A.C. Rooms, 17 simple rooms, 18 rooms with coolers, 1 guest house have been constructed. The total capacity to accommodate passengers is 200.
Dining Hall - Available on request, free of charge
Pharmacy - Available (Natural pharmacy)
Library - Available (Approximately 1000 books)
History
The area of Muzaffarnagar is 4049 square kilometers. Muzaffarnagar is located in the western part of Uttar Pradesh, approximately 116 kilometers from Delhi, bordered by Haryana and Rajasthan. It lies on National Highway 58 in the confluence of the Ganga and Yamuna river in the Saharanpur Mandal, between Meerut to the south and Saharanpur districts to the north. This region is important for various religious sites. Several pilgrimage sites such as Shukratal, Tanda, Amba Bara, Bhithauda, and Mandira Ghaat are located in this region. The festivals and fairs here are also significant cultural events. This district has several ancient palaces and mansions of kings, which are of historical importance and popular among tourists. Hindi and Urdu are the main languages here, but other languages such as Haryanvi and Rajasthani are also spoken. Muzaffarnagar is an important industrial city also, famous for sugar, iron, paper, and hand-woven suits for women. Grain, along with sugarcane, is a major product of this area. Most of the population here is engaged in agriculture, which accounts for more than 70% of the population. Muzaffarnagar's sugar market is the largest sugar market in Asia. Sugarcane is the most produced crop in Muzaffarnagar, and it has the highest number of sugar mills in India.
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Shri Digamber Jain Atishay Kshetra is operated by the Managing Committee, Vahelna. Committee members are as follows :