Jal
mandir as the name suggests is a temple in the middle of a lake
blooming with lotuses. The main deity of the beautiful temple is
a very old "Charan Paduka" of Lord Mahavira. It marks
the spot where the mortal remains of Lord Mahavira was cremated.
It is believed that this temple was built by King Nandivardhan,
elder brother of Lord Mahavira.
Jal Mandir is built in the shape of "Vimana" and there
is a stone bridge about 600 feet in length across it from the bank
to the temple.
According to the legend, the concourse of the people who attended
the funeral ceremony of Lord Mahavira , was so large that the mere
act of their taking a pinch of ashes created such a big hollow over
the place that it transformed into present tank.
The sheer beauty , along with the peace and tranquility of this
temple is a treat to the eyes of the visitors.
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