Digambar Jain Temple, Muktagiri — Attraction in Thapora

I'll give you my honest opinion over here,the day I reached over here so we took a Dharamshala, actually we reached in night of 27th July and it was heavily raining in the night and it continued till moring so we decided go to hill in a rain,so next day we started vandana,genuinely i tell you, i never feel this beauty in my life , it was raining and we were climbing the hills and doing darshan of temple(52temples are here) as we were going above the hill the view was becoming more equisite..it was something that we can feel at the moment only,nor the camera can capture this beauty and positivity of nature,view was worthwhile and remembering for whole life ,their were more than 3-4 waterfalls which were very close to temple you can enjoy these waterfall very closely , wind was flowing so it was throwing a sprakling of water on pligrimage , scene was really like that you are in heaven, beautiful nature and positiveness. There is no network of any sim so we were living the moment that day,it was happines all around an incident took placed with me...I was with my family...at some point we needed a group photo so my father approached a girl for a photo,so she took our photo but it was something different (when someone told us to capture their photo we directly clicked it and reutrn their phone but when we give the phone to her she was guiding to keep smile everyone and told an aunt from our group that aunty you are not similing please smile...she was really amazing man...she was damn beautiful and one aunty from our group told instantly "kitni achi ladki hai yr" so her first impression was like capturing you heart.) her behaviour and her smile was amazing yr...it was first first side attraction with her...she was really amazing... I am trying to finding her from that day but couldn't find because I didn't know anything about her...but she was like a princes who just came to capute our photo and then she flew away but I saw her 3-4 times in Dharamshala yard but could not make a courage to talk to her.if someday by chance if she read what I wrote here surely you will understand I am talking about you and if you really read it please contact me(pra_tea_k). So it was great day from some of best days of my life...which I will always remember.We were really lucky that it was heavily raining since two days so Waterfall started with heavy water because till two days before from my visit there were no water in waterfall...so We were really very lucky also. Thanks if you read this,it was all about my day that I spent in Muktagiri and it becomes always...

The Digambar Jain Temple complex at Muktagiri, also known locally as Mendhagiri, offers one of the most spiritually enriching experiences in India’s temple landscape. Situated amidst the serene folds of the Satpuda mountain range, this sacred destination rests near the border of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, welcoming seekers into a realm where devotion, nature, and silence meet with compelling grace.

Revered as a Siddha Kshetra, Muktagiri is believed to be the site where millions of Jain monks attained liberation, making it profoundly significant within Jain philosophy. Its 52 temple structures cascade beautifully along the hillsides, each intricately carved and respectfully preserved. Among these, the tenth temple carved directly into the mountain and the twenty-sixth temple dedicated to Bhagwan Parshvanath stand out for both spiritual depth and artistic excellence. The idol of Parshvanath, seated serenely and sheltered by seven serpent hoods, is a breathtaking representation of peace and transcendence.

Local legends lend an air of mysticism to the site. Many believe that on auspicious days such as Ashtami and Poornima, divine showers of saffron or sandalwood bless the hills. The name "Muktagiri" itself refers to tales of pearl showers marking spiritual liberation, while "Mendhagiri" honors the story of a humble lamb that achieved moksha upon hearing the sacred Namokar Mantra.

The ascent to these temples involves climbing approximately six hundred steps, and with every upward stride, the vista unfolds more beauty. The view reveals lush valleys, gentle waterfalls, and an ever-present breeze that seems to carry ancient chants through the hills. This journey does not just test physical stamina—it encourages reflection and invokes peace.

What enhances the experience further is the temple’s hospitality. Pilgrims are greeted with care and comfort through well-organized dharamshalas and bhojanalayas that reflect the Jain ethos of service and simplicity. During Diwali and other Jain festivals, the entire complex transforms into a luminous gathering of faith, drawing thousands who come to offer their prayers and immerse themselves in the devotional energy.

Visiting the Digambar Jain Temple at Muktagiri is not just a pilgrimage—it’s a lesson in history, humility, and harmony. It invites each visitor to pause, to listen, and to truly feel the silent wisdom that resides in its stones, its stories, and its...

Muktagiri Siddha Kshetra is situated in the lap of the ‘Satpuda’ Mountain range and it is surrounded by beautiful natural vegetation. It is ancient Siddha & Atishaya Kshetra. Its another name is also ‘Mendhagiri’ or ‘ Medhrgiri’. According to “Prakrit Nirvan Kand” and other texts, Muktagiri is place of attainment of Nirvan. About 3 & half crores of ‘Muniraj’ (Saints) have done meditation and attained salvation from here.

The Samavsharan of 10th Teerthankar Bhagwan Sheetalnath also arrived here and so it became sacred by footsteps of Bhagwan Sheetalnath. Many miracles do happen here from time to time. This Kshetra is quite ancient and according to inscription on ‘ palate of copper’ (Tamrapatra) got from Achalpur; the ‘Guha (Cave) Mandir’ was constructed on this hill by the emperor of Magadh ‘Shrenik Bimbasar’. King ‘Shrenik’ was the contemporary of Bhagwan Mahaveer about 2500 years ago. After Shrenik, about 1000 years ago from today King ‘Ail Shripal’ of Elichpur (Achalpur) developed this Kshetra. Thus Muktagiri became famous Teerth Kshetra at that time. Many temples and idols were reverenced by him. Many idols were got carved artistically by King Ail Shripal at Muktagiri like Antariksha Parshvanath & Ellora and the cave temples were also got constructed by him. As per the records available at Muktagiri Sansthan, the entire Temples and Dharamshala was maintained and managed since

200 years by Kalamkar Family residing at Sultanpur (Achalpur). In 1923 Late. Shri. Nathusa Pasusa Kalamkar purchased the entire range of Satpuda Hill along with 52 Digambar Jain Temples from Mr. Khaparde who was holding the malgujari and collecting a surcharge from Jain devotee’s coming for worship. Then Nathusa Pasusa build Dharamshala and Mahavir Temple on the foothill of the holy place. In 1956 the public trust was formed and till today the entire management is looked after by Kalamkar Family. This holy place has given a complete face-lift after 1980 when 108 Shri. Vidyasagar Maharaj completed a chaturmas at...