CHAUMUKHJI TEMPLE IN GIRNAR

CHAUMUKHJI TEMPLE IN GIRNAR :- (LORD NEMINATH-25 INCHES)

In the Chaumukhji Temple, there are four idols,each facing one of the four directions.

Currently, facing North is the idol is the idol of Lord Neminath, East is Lord Shuparshwanath,facing south is Lord Chandraprabha Swami and West facing is the idol of Lord munisuvrat Swami.

There are inscription at the base platform indicated that these were consercated in the Vikrant Samvat Year 1511 by Acharya Jinharshsuriji.

This Temple is also goes by the name of Shamla Parshwanath.

Inside the temple, one can see four pillars standing on four corners of the inner platform, each having idols of 24 Tirthankars on it, totalling to 96 idols in all.These four pillars resemble the “Chauri” used in marriage ceremonies.hence this temple is also Known as Chauriwala Temple.