About Shri Digambar Jain Atishay Kshetra Nemgiri Sansthan
Shri Digambar Jain Atishay Kshetra Nemgiri Sansthan is an ancient Jain pilgrimage site located on Nemgiri hill, approximately 3 km from Jintur in Parbhani district, Maharashtra. The site comprises seven rock-cut caves and two temples housing idols of Tirthankaras including Neminatha, Shantinatha, and Parshvanatha, some dating back over 1000 years. It is recognized as an Atishaya Kshetra due to its religious significance and historical association with Jain kings Yamraj and Nemiraj. The complex also includes the neighboring Chandragiri hill with additional cave structures.
Visitors guide
Visitors can explore seven ancient Jain caves arranged in a circular pattern on Nemgiri hill, featuring large idols of Tirthankaras despite tiny cave entrances. Key attractions include a 7.25-foot idol of Lord Neminatha, a 6-foot Shantinatha idol, and a unique 9-ton Parshvanatha idol that appears suspended in air. The site offers a spiritual atmosphere with active worship facilities, lodging options for pilgrims, and access to the adjacent Chandragiri hill which requires climbing 250 steps to reach an ancient Choubisi Temple.
Key highlights
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Seven ancient rock-cut caves arranged in a circular pattern on Nemgiri hill
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7.25-foot tall main idol of Lord Neminatha in Cave No. 4