Bijolia Parshvanath temple

Bijolia is famous for two rock inscriptions, both dated 1170 CE (V. S. 1226).^[1] One inscription provides the genealogy of the Chahamanas of Shakambhari and the second is a Jaina poem called Uttama Sikhara Purana. The first inscription opens with salutation to Parshvanatha and records coronation of Somesvara.^[2] The third verse of inscription describes how Someshvara gave the grant to build Parshvanatha temple in Rewna village.^[3][4][5] The latter inscription, engraved near the door of the Parsvanatha temple, records the homage of Manoratha, son of Mahidhara.^[6] According to Jain tradition, this place is believed to be where the Uttama Sikhara Purana was composed.^{[7][8][9][10]}

According to Peter Flügel, the Undeshvar Shiva temple of Bijolia was originally a Śvētāmbara temple based on carvings of prominent Jain figures in the temple exterior.^[11]

Five Jain temples was constructed in 1160 CE by Mahajan Lala during the reign of King Somesvara of Chahamanas empire. The main temple is a large structure consisting of a small model of the temple.^[12] The temple is dedicated to Parshvanatha and is a major Jain pilgrimage center.^[1][13]

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  Pond near temple
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  Samavasarana mural
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  Manasthambha
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  Footprints near temple
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  Bijoliya Inscription of V.S. 1226
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  Bijoliya Temple Complex
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  Newly Made temple in Bijoliya
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  Temple Dedicated to Gandhars of Lord Parshvnath
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  Chaturmukh Jaina Idols
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  Outer View of New Temple
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  Inscription on the Bhattarak Nishidikas
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  Inscription on Bhattarak Nishidi

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