🔱 Parasali Tirth: A Divine Legacy and Present Glory

Parasali is an ancient, miraculous, and spiritual Jain pilgrimage site located in the Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh. It lies in the Mandsaur district, 10 km east of Shamgarh station on the Mumbai-Delhi railway line, and just 42 km from the renowned Nageshwar Tirth.

🛕 Key Highlights:

• Even though there is not a single Jain household in Parasali, the grand temple, resembling a divine vimana (celestial chariot), houses a total of 26 magnificent idols including the main deity, Lord Adinath.

• The primary idol of Lord Adinath, seated in lotus posture and measuring 76.2 cm in height, was consecrated in Vikram Samvat 688 (631 CE). It is believed that the idol emerged naturally from the earth and could not be moved, leading to its establishment at this very spot.

• Unique features include a necklace around the idol’s neck and bangles on its hands that are naturally carved from the same stone — a rarity in idol craftsmanship.

🌼 Miracles and Beliefs:

• A longstanding belief holds that when a soul destined for liberation visits this tirth, saffron showers from the sky — a tradition that has continued for years.

• The tirth is surrounded by natural rivers that form a circumambulation path around it.

• It is said that anyone who sincerely offers prayers here five times will never be reborn in hell.

• The site has never experienced a shortage of water.

🕉 Historical Timeline:

• VS 688 / 631 CE – Consecration of Lord Adinath’s idol.

• 14th Century – Historical records affirm the tirth’s ancient significance.

• VS 1956 / 1899-1900 – During a severe famine, the temple priest received a silver coin daily through divine means.

• 1954 – Establishment of a Gurukul inspired by Pujya Mahopadhyay Dharmasagarji M.S. and Pandit Abhaysagarji M.S.

• 1969 – Grand spiritual observance of "Updhaan Tap", later observed again.

• Observance of Navpadji’s Oli and the Deshvirati Community Conference under Mahopadhyayji’s guidance.

• 2000 – Inception of Akshaya Tritiya fasting celebration under the inspiration of Pujya Sa. Shri Amitgunashriji.

• Construction of the upashray (monastic stay), bhojanshala (dining hall), office, and temple renovation completed under Acharya Shri Harshsagar Suri Maharaj’s leadership.

• 1–18 November 2010 – Ami Jharna Miracle: A nectar-like stream flowed from the chest of the idol of Lord Adinath.

📿 Recent Highlights: Pratishtha Mahotsav 2025

• Date: March 2025

• Spiritual Guide: Pujya Acharya Shri Jin-Hemchandrasagar Surishwarji M.S.

🔸 Major Events:

• Morning worship, devotional musical evenings, and grand celebrations like Deepotsav witness participation from thousands of devotees.

• Environmental campaign through tree plantation.

• Social welfare initiatives like blood donation drives and free medical camps.