SIROHI

Places of Interest

Pava Puri Tirth Dham ( A Jain Temple):- Pava Puri temple Pavapuri The "Pavapuri Tirth Dham" temple is built by charitable family of Sanghavi Poonam Chand Dhanaji Bafana's family's Trust "K.P.Sanghavi Charitable Trust".The Dhaam is constructed separated in two blocks; first one is Sumati Jeevandaya Dhaam is also named Gou-Shala and second is Pavapuri Dhaam. In Pavapuri Dhaam categorized into a Temple, Place for devotees, Mess for devotees, Dharmshala for devotees, Garden, lake etc.The total constructional land of the Pavapuri Tirth Dhaam is 150 Bhiga. Inside the temple the main idol of Shri Shankheshwar Parshvanath the 23 lord of Jainas' is of 69 inches. The development work now being completed. The main attraction of the Dhaam is the Temple and the Toran Gate. The green gardens improving beauties of the campus.

The whole layout is multi-step moving from low land to high pedestal representing the temple like a lion on the hillocks. The mandap of the temple and ceiling of the srangar chowki is beautifully arranged and well decorated with the Indian Iconographical presentation.

The Picture shown in the left is the front view of the main temple and photographed during the time when the construction was on verge of its completion. Pavapuri is just 22 Km away from Sirohi on Kandla Highway. It is having an excellent facility to stay for the tourists. Bhojan shalla is also available for the Tourists at nominal charges. It is really marvelous temple to see.

The main idol is surrounded with Ashat Partiality ( the 8 heroic presentation) and Panch Tirthi ( the 5 trithankar raj) established on a pedestal (Prabhashan) carved with elephants, Yakshas and Godess.

The main entrance of the Pavapuri represent three statues of the builders ancestors, one of Shri Poonam Chand Ji (father) and Smt, Kani Bahen (mother), Hajarimal Ji (brother) of Shri Babu Lal Sanghvai. The symbol cow shelter ( Gau Shalla) represents on cow and calf standing in the shelter of a Kalp Vriksha. This symbol represent the management and facilities given to cows.

There are three 45 RCC shelter house in 54 tin shade cow shelters. Where the cattle's are kept in the most hygienic conditions and fed. The arrangement of fodder and rich fodder for cows is available under the supervision of the Vetnary medical team and shepherds.

The whole campus is having Administrative blocks, Dharmshala (Inn), Bhojan Shala, Accommodation for saints and nuns. In middle of the campus there is an anicut which collects the rainfall water in which there is plan of building a Jal Mandir. There is good plantation of trees, flowers and ornamental plants around the wall and inside for better environmental surroundings.

More then 4500 cows are fed in the Gaushalla in the time of Scarcity and famine condition to remove the sufferings of the cows. The food and the fodder provided by the trust and kept in very suitable condition. The Photograph in the left depicts all the facilities provided by the trust.

The main theme of this statue is the protection and providing shelter to the poor cows which are severely effected with the drought and famine conditions. The Tree on the cow represents this theme.

The photograph on the right is the site called Gaushalla. Where the poor cows are looked after in the situation of famine and scarcity conditions. Since the sirohi district badly suffering from the famine 4th consecutive year, there are presently more than 4500 cows which are fed and cared by the trust.​

Bheru Tarak Dham (A Jain Temple):- Bheru Tarak Dham. The Bheru Tarak Dham is established in the valley of Nandgiri, the Arbudh as described in the ancient Indian literature. The whole valley represent a good settlement of Ashramas of Rishi Munis. From this valley the hilly track goes to Nakki Lake of Mount Abu. This track was used by Colonel Tod, the first european to visit Mt. Abu. This ancient track was the main source of supply of house hold goods to the inhabitants of Mount Abu. All the saints and religious tourists and the kings of various states of Rajputanas used this track for going to Abu. There were circuit houses of all the states of rajputana at Anadara, This was one of the old municipality of the rajputana established in 1868.

Bheru Tarak Dham inner view. The rajwada road (road of the kings) was built and the traffic moved from this road to mount Abu, but the importance of Anadara valley was not reduced. Looking to the importance of this pious place, Sanghvi Tara Chand Mohan Lal and Lalit, sons of Smt. Sunder ben and Bhaimal Ji of Malgaon constructed a beautiful temple on a high pedestal. The inspiration to built this temple was given by the Jain Saint Acharya Gun Ratna Suri.

The temple is built of while marble dedicated to Shahastra Fana ( one thousand hoods of surohent) of Parshavnath. The campus is having Dharmshala, BhojanShala and having all facilities for a religious tourists. A bus is operated from this place to Nakoda Tirth in Barmer district.​

Delwara Jain Temple:- A world famous Delwara Temple.........famous Jain temples, are situated at Delwara village about 2½ Km's from the beautiful city of Mt. Abu. The temples are carved in marble, the design and accuracy of workmanship is unbelievable. The temple dates back to 11th and 12th century A.D. Delwara temples are a composite cluster of 5 temples.

1. Vimal Vasahi (Shri Adinathji temple)

2. Luna Vasahi (Shri Neminathji temple) 

3. Pithalhar (Shri Rishabh Deoji temple) 

4. Khartar Vasahi (Shri Parshavnathji temple) 

5. Mahaveer Swami (Shri Mahaveer Swamiji temple)

All these shrines belong to different centuries. The first two are build wholly of white marble, they have got exuberant carvings and ornamentation work on the walls, doors, pillars, mandaps, torans, ceilings etc.. The designs depict life stories of Jain Tirthankars, scenes of Gods & Goddesses and great men from Jain and Hindu Mythologies. Their are many works that depict royal courts, marriage processions, dance figures and many other functinons. No design is repeated, this in itself is a proof of human ingenuity and creativity.​