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Shri Pallavia Parshwanath Shwetambar Jain Tirth

he history of Bhiladiya is both fascinating and ancient. The site was once a prosperous city known as “Trambavati” and later “Bhimpalli,” as mentioned in Jain scriptures. This city was renowned for its 125 Jain temples, stone wells, lakes, and various other religious structures. Unfortunately, the exact history of Bhimpalli is unclear, but it is believed to have been a significant center for Jain culture.

In the 13th-14th centuries, the city was well-documented through stone inscriptions. Acharya Shri Jinpatisuri was given Diksha here in V.S. 1218, and Acharya Shri Somprabhsuriji visited in V.S. 1273. The temple saw various renovations, including the installation of an idol of Gautam Gandhar in V.S. 1334.

By V.S. 1352, twelve Jain acharyas were performing Chaturmas (a four-month period of monastic retreat) at this site. However, in V.S. 1353, the city was destroyed, possibly during an attack by Alauddin Khalji, and remained forgotten for many years.