Location : Modhera,
Gujarat.
Dedicated To: Vir Ghantakarna.
Famous As: Jain Pilgrimage.
Situated
on the bank of the river Sabarmati, Mahudi is a centre of pilgrimage for
the Jains and Khadayata Banias. The Jain temple is dedicated to Vir
Ghantakarna. Jain Muni Buddhisagarji had observed a long period of
penance here and had inspired the construction of the new temple.
The Sun temple of Kotyark
attracts the Khadayata community. The mother and child idol of this
temple dates back to Gupta period.
Devotees offer 'Sukhadi'
(assorted varieties of food) to the reigning deity. Tradition forbids
the devotees from taking this 'Sukhadi' out of the temple complex.
WHERE TO STAY
Large and clean 'sarai'
(hostel) offers comfortable stay to the pilgrims.
