Mohankheda Jain Tirth

Mohankheda Jain Tirth is a prominent Jain pilgrimage centre located in Mohankheda village in Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. Dedicated to Lord Adinatha (Rishabhanatha), the first Jain Tirthankara, it is revered by the Shwetambar Jain community. Established in memory of Acharya Rajendrasuri, the complex features a large marble temple, dharamshalas and is known for its annual fair and spiritual atmosphere.

Visitors can expect a large, white-marble Jain temple complex in a quiet rural setting surrounded by open fields. The main temple houses a black stone idol of Lord Adinatha along with other Tirthankara idols. The campus includes smaller shrines, a memorial dedicated to Acharya Rajendrasuri, spacious courtyards, dharamshala accommodation, and a bhojanalaya. The environment is calm and devotional, with pilgrims performing darshan, prayers and meditation.

Mohankheda Tirth was established in the late 19th century in memory of Shwetambar Jain Acharya Rajendrasuri (1827-1906). The Acharya attained samadhi here, and his disciples developed the site into a major tirth. The main Adinatha temple was constructed in the 20th century with marble and features traditional Jain temple architecture. It has since grown into one of the important Jain pilgrimage centres in central India.

The tirth is a major pilgrimage centre for the Shwetambar Jain community, particularly followers of the Tristutik Gaccha. It is dedicated to Lord Adinatha and is associated with the teachings of Acharya Rajendrasuri. The annual fair on Margashirsha Purnima and Guru Saptami celebrations hold significant religious importance, drawing devotees from across India for prayers, discourses and community gatherings.