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About Shri Ghantakarna Mahavir Temple Mahudi
Mahudi is located in the Indian state of Gujarat, close to Vijapur. The temple of Shri Ghantakarna Mahavir is the reason Mahudi is well-known. A very old Jain tirth is Mahudi. According to the Jain religion, it is one of the most significant miraculous tirth locations. Saint Pujya Acharya was studied. In Mahudi, PranPratistha of Shri Ghantakarna Dev was performed by Shri Budhdhi Sagarji Maharaj Saheb. Shri Ghantakarna is one of the fifty-two Vir. Every day, thousands of Jains and non-Jains flock to Mahudi to see the Shri Ghantakarna Mahavir temple.
Mahudi is a settlement by the Sabarmati River. This village is located in Gandhinagar District’s Mansa Taluka. Ahmedabad is 70 miles away, and Gandhinagar is 35 km. Vijapur, a nearby town, is six kilometers away. The Jinalaya Jain temple of Shri Ghantakarna Mahavir is the reason Mahudi is well-known. For the followers of Jains, it is a place of pilgrimage. In addition to Jain followers, thousands of individuals from other religions offer prayers. After seeing a protracted time of penance here, “Yognistha Acharya Bhagwant Shrimad BuddhiSagarsuri Maharaj Sahebji” served as the inspiration for the new temple’s building. In the temple complex, devotees present “sukhadi,” which is then consumed. Carrying away such offerings outside of premises is prohibited by tradition.
Shri Ghantakarna Mahavir Temple Mahudi History
‘Yognishta Acharyadev Shrimad Buddhisagarsurisvarji’ witnessed the official reinstallation of the ancient and magnificent Mulnayak Bhagawana Padmaprabhu in the newly constructed temple during the Vikram period (1917 as English Calendar) in 1974.
‘Acharya Bhagwant Shrimad Buddhisagar Suriswarji Maharaj Saheb’ watched over and supervised the installation of the idol of Shri Ghantakarna Mahavir in the new temple during the Vikram era in 1974 (1917). Mahudi restored the name known as Tirtha or Mahudi Tirth. Shri Ghantakarna Mahavir’s idol is very amazing. Thousands of devoted and devout pilgrims come here to satisfy their desires. The Jain-style charity offering ceremony is held annually in the temple of Shri Ghantakarna Mahavir on the fourteenth day of the dark half of the month of Aso.
A large Ghanta or bell Behind it, the Ghantakarna temple is to the right of the cage, and another little shrine to the monk who founded this temple, Buddhi Sagar Maharaj, is to the left. When they ring it The deity’s bell-shaped ears (ghanta) (Karna) are the reason it is called “Ghantakarna.”
Mahudi Sukhadi
The ‘Prasad’ (food that has been served to the deity first) is called ‘Sukhadi’ and is composed of jaggery, wheat flour, and pure ghee (clarified butter). Since it is considered inauspicious to take the sukhadi outside of the premises of the temple, devotees are not allowed to eat it anywhere else than on the temple’s premises. The timely supply of hot’sukhadi’ is guaranteed by the temple administration. To handle the rush, huge quantities are occasionally needed, but the temple staff is up to the task. A never-ending supply of’sukhadi-filled plates emerges from the kitchen. Various amounts are available based on the needs of the followers.
Mahudi Shri Ghantakarna Mahavir Temple Timings
Timings:- 10:00 am to 05:00 pm.
Places To Visit At Mahudi
Vijapur 10 km from Mahudi
Vijapur is a municipality city in the Mehsana district. It has a population of 24,805. It’s the Birthplace of Shrimad Buddhisagarsuriswarji Maharaj Saheb. After his Holy Death, He was cremated at this very place and a huge complex of Samadhi and Guru Mandir was constructed. This Beautiful Derasar (Temple) is located with Samadhi of Shri Buddhisagarji M.S. at Vijapur a major Jain Devotee attraction.
Vijapur Derasar and Samadhi of Shrimad Buddhisagar GuruDev
Aglod Manibhadra Vir Temple 20 km from Mahudi.
Situated nearby from Mahudi, In Aglod, the Temple is surrounded by natural habitat and amazing greenery and Landscape can be seen. The main temple in Mulnayak is Shri Vasupujya Swami. And most attractions are carried by Manibhadra Vir (deity) Temple.
Kotyrak Temple 1 km from Mahudi
A nearby temple of lord Krishna known as Kotyark Temple is worth visiting in Mahudi.
Madhumati River 1 km from Mahudi
In Mahudi Village itself, one of the tributaries of the Sabarmati River named Madhumati flows by beside beautiful landscape and scenery of green and flourished hills.
Himmatnagar 28 km from Mahudi
Himmatnagar is a town having a municipality in the Sabarkantha district in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is the administrative headquarter of the district. The name literally means the “Town of Courage”. The town is situated on the bank of the river Hathmati. Himatnagar was named after King Himmat Singh.
Prantij 10 km from Mahudi
Prantij is a city and a municipality in the Sabarkantha district in the Indian state of Gujarat.
Mahudi Accommodation
Good Bhojanshala and Dharmashala (food & bed) facilities are available.
Managed by Shri Mahudi Jain Swetambar Murtipujak Sangh Trust.
Shri Ghantakarna Mahavir Temple Mahudi Contact Number
Contact Number:- 02763284625, 8732991353
How To Reach At Ghantakarna Mahavir Temple Mahudi
By Road: Gujarat has one of the better-developed road networks in India. Ahmedabad is well connected with all major cities and towns by road. Prominent bus stops are located at Gitamandir near Kalupur Railway Station and Paldi. Regular bus services are available by Gujarat state transport buses and private operators to all the major destinations of the state.
By Rail: The main railway station is located in the Kalupur area (Ahmedabad Station). This station falls under the prominent national railway circuit and is connected to all major cities of India. If you are on the western side of the Sabarmati river, then you can go to the Gandhigram station near Ashram road to buy your railway tickets easily. 55 KM near. Other Railway Stations connecting Mahudi PRANTIJ – Sabar Kantha, Prantij 8 KM near. SONASAN – Sabar Kantha, Prantij 10 KM near. HIMMATNAGAR – Sabar Kantha, Himatnagar 22 KM near. DABHODA – Gandhinagar, Dehgam 38 KM near.
By Air: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel airport at Ahmedabad is an international airport with direct flights to the USA, UK, Singapore, Dubai, and other international hubs. Numerous domestic flights are also operational from here.
The nearest Towns are Mansa(14.8 k.m.), Gandhinagar(32.1 k.m.), Dehgam(34.4 k.m.), Kalol(40.1 k.m.),