Have you ever sensed a palpable aura? Here at the Shri Chintamani Parshvanath Bhagwan Shwetambar Jain Mandir in Agra you can. This Jain temple stands in the Roshan Mohalla locality. It graces the banks of the Yamuna River.
The idol of Moolnayak Bhagwan Shri Chintamani Parshwanath is made of valuable white Yashab stone. It sits in the Padmashan position. Many find it beautiful and attractive. The adjacent idol of Shri Sheetalnath Bhagwan is also attractive. It gives one the feeling that the holy one is present.
The current idol of Bhagwan Shri Chintamani Parshwanath was installed in V.S. 1639. It was established by a Jain Teerth.
Agra’s history stretches back to Emperor Ashoka’s time. Though solid evidence is lacking. Sikander Lodhi made Agra the capital of India in the 15th Vikram Century.
Acharya Heersurishvarji visited Agra during Emperor Akbar’s reign in Vikram 1639. Akbar was impressed by his teachings. He issued orders upholding Jainism. One such order stopped the slaughtering of innocent animals. Akbar gifted his rare scriptures to Acharya Heersurishvarji. These scriptures are present even today.
Many temples arose from the efforts of rich merchants in Akbar’s court. People like Shri Mansingh and Shri Heeranand Seth.
Samrat Akbar sought knowledge of Jainism from Acharya Shri Heervijayasurishwarji here. After learning about Jainism Akbar presented precious granthas to Acharya. Akbar banned Jeev-Hinsha and honored Acharyashri allotting him the post of Jagatguru.
Ministers in Akbar’s cabinet built many temples. Anchalgatchhiya Acharyashri founded the idol of Bhagwan Shreyanshnath. Jahangir and Sahajahan also honored Acharyashri’s Shishyas.
This place has historical importance. Stones reveal ancient names for Agra like Ugrasenpur and Agravan. Before V.S.206-166, it was part of King Samrat Ashok’s kingdom.
This temple is managed by Shri Chintamani Parshwanath Bhagwan Shwetambar Jain Mandir Pedhi. It is near Agra Fort railway station. It is only one kilometer away.