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Simandhar Swami Temple in Mehsana

Simandhar shrine in MehsanaMehsana is well known religious place of Indian which is renowned for Jain pilgrimage. There are many famous temples of Jain Tirthankars, among which Simandhar Swami Temple is most allured destinations of Jainism.

It is marvelous temple having beautiful architecture with significance of ancient art and designing. The temple houses Bhagwan Simandhara Swami in white colored padmasana posture. He is believed to be tirthankars of Jainism similar to Lord Rushabdev or Lord Mahavir.

There are three types of tirthankar lords in Jain community, past, present and future tirthankars. Simandhara swami is said to be present tirthankar lord who is now located at Mahavideh Kshetra. It is blessed with the most pleasing and wonderful ambiance which mesmerizes the visitors on their tour to this pious temple.

Significance of Simandar Swami Temple

The entire temple is build with Arshapahan Stones which is utilized to construct mammoth temples and monuments. Like other Jain temples, it has an entrance gate which is built in beautiful design and craftsmanship. Many pictures of Jain Tirthankars are imprinted on the walls of this artistic design. The temple is placed in the large landscaped area with huge temple in the mid. The temple is surrounded by beautifully laid lawn with green plantation, dharmshala, surrounding shed area for sitting. Surroundings of temple are wonderfully crafted with sculptures and artistic designs.

Simandhar Swami Jain Temple located in the region of Mehsana


A flight of numbers of wide stairs takes people to the main atrium of temple where Lord Simandhar Swami is sitting in padmasana posture. The stairs of temple are beautifully fringed with sculptured elephants, cow, and other animal statues. The atrium of temple is constructed in large area with numbers of huge pillars. These pillars are placed parallel in arena which is crafted beautifully with sheer craftsmanship. Every pillar is placed with sculptures and idols displaying the significance of temple.

Beautiful surrounding of Simandhar Swami Jain Temple in Mehsana


The padmasana posture of Swami Simandhar is placed in the center of temple. It beautiful idol of Lord Simandhar which is 146 inches of height established during the Vikram Era. The main temple is adjoined by many small temples around in the arena itself. People visiting this legendry temple take tour of all these wonderful places for complete pilgrimage. The devotees are facilitated with accommodations in form of dharmashalas which are placed in the temple area. People coming for pilgrimage can easily stay there and complete their religious tourism. These accommodations are available at reasonable cost hence it is the good option to stay in temple.

Guidelines for Tourists at Simandhar Swami Jain Temple

  • Temple is very pious place of tourism; hence visitors must read guidelines before entering.
  • Visitors must be clean and tidy while arriving in the temple
  • Visitors should avoid making noise
  • Mishandling of utilities are not allowed in temple place
  • One must not visit after taking non vegetarian food or alcohol
  • Foot wear is not allowed in temple
  • At least, tourist must understand all briefing at entrance
  • Temple is open morning to evening; there is no specific time limit

How to reach Simandhar Swami Jain Temple

It is situated one kilometer away from Mehsana railway station. Travelers can take auto rickshaw or other transport facility to approach. Simandhar Swami temple is also easily reachable through road transport. Many buses ply between important towns and Mehsana. They are perfect transport mode to reach the shrine of Simandhar Jain Temple.

Address:
Shri Simandhar Swami Jain Pedhi
Modhera Char Rasta,
Mehsana - 384 002

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