Mahudi Jain Temple is situated in Mahudi town in Mansa taluka of Gandhinagar district, Gujarat. It is a pilgrimage centre of Jains and other communities visiting the temple of Jain deity, Ghantakarna Mahavir and Padmaprabhu Jain Temple. It was known as Madhupuri formerly.
Shrine’s History
Mahudi Jain Temple was established by the Jain monk, Buddhisagar Suri in 1917 CE There is an inscription in the Brahmi script of it. The foundation stone was laid in 1916 CE on land donated by Vadilal Kalidas Vora. He along with Punamchand Lallubhai Shah, Kankkuchand Narsidas Mehta and Himmatlal Hakamchand Mehta became trustees of a trust established to manage the temple. The 22-inch marble idol of Padmaprabh as a central deity was installed. The separate shrine dedicated to protector deity, Ghantakarna Mahavir was also established. Guru Mandir, a shrine dedicated to Buddhisagar Suri was established later. Devotees offer sukhadi, a sweet to Ghantakarna Mahavir. After offering, it is consumed by devotees within the temple complex. Tradition forbids the carrying away of such offerings outside premises
Shrine’s Map Location and How to Go There
By Road
The nearest Bus stop is Mangal Mahudi
By Rail
The nearest Railway station is Mangal Mahudi.
By Air
The Nearest airport is Vadodara Airport
Events Celebrated at This Shrine
Every year, on Kali Chaudas, thousands of devotees visit the temple to attend a religious ceremony.Kali Chaudas