Jain Temples near Lodurva
Lodurva (also named Laudrava), the ancient capital of the Bhattis, was an important center of Jain pilgrimage, but lost most of the splendor when the Bhattis shifted their capital to Jaisalmer.
There are three Jaina temples 10 km northeast of Lodurva, dedicated to Parshvanath, Rishabhanath and Shambhavanath. Inside the temple complex is the Kalpavriksha or the celestial tree. A tree was once believed to have grown here, and when it died it was substituted by a true to life sculpture in an alloy of eight metals, making it an ‘eternal tree’ symbolising enlightenment. The copper leaves are believed to have the power to fulfil the wishes of any devotee.
Location: | Lodurva (see map) |
Name: | Parshvanath temple |
Dedicated: | Parshvanath |
Year of construction: | c. 11th century CE (renovated 1618 CE) |
Founded by: | Śrīdhara and Rājadhara |
Location: | Lodurva (see map) |
Name: | Rishabhanath temple |
Dedicated: | Rishabanath |
Year of construction: | 1479 CE |
Founded by: | Seth Sachcha |
Location: | Lodurva |
Name: | Shambhavanath Temple |
Dedicated: | Shambhavanath |
Year of construction: | probably 1618 |