This temple was built by Bhima Shah, a minister of Sultan Begada of Ahmedabad. A massive metal statue of the first tirthankara, Rishabha Dev, cast in five metals, is installed in the temple. The main metal used in this statue is ‘Pital’, hence the name ‘Pittalhar’. The Shrine consists of a main Garbhagriha, Gudh mandap and Navchowki.
Architectural Relevance of This Shrine
Construction of Rangmandap and the corridor was left unfinished. The old mutilated idol was replaced and installed in 1468-69 AD weighing 108 maunds according to the inscription on it. The image was cast by an artist ‘Deta’ which is 8 ft. high, 5.5 ft. broad and the figure is 41 inches in height. In Gudh Mandap on one side, a big marble Panch-Tirthi sculpture of Adinath is installed. Some shrines ere constructed in 1474 and 1490, before construction was abandoned.
Shrine’s Map Location and How to Go There
Events Celebrated at This Shrine
Mahavir Jayanthi (mar-apr) Paryushana (aug-sep) Diwali(Oct-nov) Samvatsari(Aug-Sep)
Extra Information About this Shrine
Best time to visit February-June and September-December