Hinkar Thirtha Jain Temple, Vijayawada

Hinkar Tirtha is a Jain temple, located on the main highway outside Vijayawada. Hinkar Teerth Jain Temple is dedicated to Mool Nayak, devotees from all over the world visit this temple every year to seek the blessings of Mool Nayak. It has excellent architecture and the sculptures made in this temple are carved on granite stone.

The temple will have marble pillars which are beautifully designed and different postures of gods and goddesses have been carved on them. The main attraction of the temple is the Manastambha which is a symbol of respect and is carved on the front part of the temple.

1. Surrounded by lush green hills, this serenely covered temple attracts many visitors and devotees.
2. It is a splendid piece of art made of white marble adorned with beautiful intricate carvings.
3. This is the largest Jain temple in the entire Andhra Pradesh state and you can expect crowds during the festival days.
4. The idols of deities are carved on the pillars of the temple.
5. There is a sanctum sanctorum in the temple called Gambhara, where the stone idol of the deity is seated.

📅 Last update: 2024-07-14 || ✍ Author: Sandhya Chauhan

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