Bakela Jain Tirth

Bakela Jain Tirth is a prominent Jain pilgrimage complex located in Bakela village, Mungeli district, Chhattisgarh. Dedicated primarily to Lord Adinath (Rishabhanatha), the first Jain Tirthankara, the site features marble temples, idols and prayer halls set in a quiet rural landscape. It is revered as an Atishaya Kshetra by devotees and attracts pilgrims year-round for darshan, meditation and religious festivals in central Chhattisgarh.

Visitors can expect a peaceful temple complex in a rural setting with white marble Jain temples, sanctums housing Tirthankara idols, pillared halls and open courtyards. The premises are clean and quiet, suitable for darshan, prayer and meditation. Facilities include a dharamshala and bhojanalaya for pilgrims. The surroundings are agricultural fields and village landscape with minimal commercial activity.

Bakela Jain Tirth is regarded as an ancient Jain pilgrimage centre in the Mungeli region, associated with Jain Tirthankara worship, particularly Lord Adinath. The site preserves traditional Jain temple architecture and idols and reflects the historical presence of Jainism in central Chhattisgarh. It has been developed over time as a Tirth Kshetra for pilgrims.

Important pilgrimage destination for the Jain community, especially Digambara Jains. The Tirth is a centre for daily prayers, meditation, and observance of Jain festivals such as Mahavir Jayanti and Paryushana, and serves as a community gathering place for religious and cultural activities.