Karguanji Jain Temple
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Timings : 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Time Required : 1-2 hours
Entry Fee : No Entry free
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Karguvan Ji Jain Temple, Jhansi Overview
Karguvanji Jain temple is a 700-year-old temple, resting amidst the vicinity of Jhansi city. It is an important pilgrimage for Digambar Jains, a sect that believes in renouncing all material things to attain salvation – including clothes. The full name of the temple is Shri Digamber Jain Atishaya Kshetra Sanvaliya Parasnath Karguvanji, Atishay Kshetra meaning a place of miracles.
As the name suggests, the biggest idol installed is of Parshvanatha (the 23rd Tirthankara) whose symbol is a snake. Situated on Jhansi-Kanpur highway, Karguanji temple has an interesting history. The story goes back to the time of Peshwas when the dream of a man named Shri Singhai Nanheju led to the discovery of idols hidden underground. The temple also has an in house facility for pilgrims. The Dharamshala has about 100 rooms with the availability of semi-deluxe and deluxe rooms.
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How to Reach Karguanji Jain Temple
Nearest Airport is Rajmata Vijaya Raje Scindia Air Terminal, Gwalior. The distance from the airport to the temple is 105 kms. You can either take a direct taxi to the temple or take state buses operating from Gwalior to Jhansi to reach your destination.
The nearest Railway station is Jhansi Junction Railway Station. It is just 8 kms from the temple. Taxis and auto-rickshaws are readily available here.
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