Uwasaggaharam Parshwa Tirth

Uwasaggaharam Parshwa Tirth is a prominent Jain pilgrimage temple located in Nagpura village in Durg district, Chhattisgarh, about 11 km from Durg city. Dedicated to the 23rd Jain Tirthankara Parshvanatha, it is associated with the revered Uvasagharam Stotra. The white-marble temple complex is known for its ornate architecture, serene campus and large pilgrim facilities, attracting devotees and tourists throughout the year.

Visitors can expect a large, well-maintained white marble Jain temple complex with a main shrine housing the idol of Parshvanatha, ornate pillars, domes and detailed carvings. The campus includes open courtyards, prayer halls, smaller shrines, gardens and pilgrim accommodation blocks. The atmosphere is calm and devotional, with areas for darshan, meditation and circumambulation. Facilities for pilgrims such as dharamshala and bhojanalaya are available within the complex.

The tirth is dedicated to Parshvanatha and is named after the Uvasagharam Stotra, an important Jain devotional hymn composed by Acharya Bhadrabahu Swami. The temple complex at Nagpura was developed in the late 20th century by the Jain community and trusts to create a major Jain pilgrimage centre in central India. It has since grown into one of the most visited Jain tirths in Chhattisgarh.

The tirth holds high religious importance for Jains, particularly followers of the Shwetambara tradition who recite the Uvasagharam Stotra for protection and well-being. It serves as a major centre for Jain festivals such as Mahavir Jayanti and Paryushan, and functions as a community gathering place offering religious discourses, meditation and charitable activities.