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Andeshwar

    History – We can find two Digamabara Jain Parshwanatha temples at this place. The main temple was built by Digamabar Jain Panchayat of Kushalgarh. The main idol of Bhagawan Parshwanatha is being protected by seven hoods. This idol is said to belong to 12-13 C AD. there are numerous other idols of tirthanakaras on the vedi. In the other Jain temple we can find the 32 inches high black coloured idol of Bhagawan Parshwanatha as the main deity. The miraculous stories based on the temples of this place are very famous. The annual function is conducted on the full moon day of Kartika month.

    How to Reach – This place is situated on a hillock in Kushalgarh tehsil of Banswara district. This place is on Kushalgarh-Kalizara road. The boarding and lodging facilities are available at the Dharmashala.

    Main Deity – About 20 inches high black coloured idol of Bhagwan Parshwanatha in padamasana posture.

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