Pavapuri The "Pavapuri Tirtha Dham" temple is built by charitable family of Sanghavi Poonam Chand Dhanaji Bafana's family's Trust "K.P.Sanghavi Charitable Trust".The Dhaam is constructed separated in two blocks; first one is Sumati Jeevandaya Dhaam is also named Gou-Shala and second is Pavapuri Dhaam. In Pavapuri Dhaam categorized into a Temple, Place for devotees, Mess for devotees, Dharmshala for devotees, Garden, lake etc.The total constructional land of the Pavapuri Tirtha Dhaam is 150 Bhiga. Inside the temple the main idol of Shree Shankheshwar Parshvanath the 23 lord of Jaina's is of 69 inches. The development work now being completed. The main attraction of the Dhaam is the Temple and the Toran Gate. The green gardens improving beauties of the campus.
Around the temple in front of the main temple there are four small temple dedicated to Osia Mata, Padmavati, Bhairav and Ambica. The whole temple is built of By Stonza, the red sand stone of basi Pahad, Dholpur, Rajasthan and the white marble is of Makrana. The special look of the temple is of red sand stone and the inner decorative part is makrana white marble. The floor represent a beutiful design of creepers in mulitcolor marble. The Shikhar and Samran (on the mandap) are beutifully arranged and presenting a good style of Indian Architecture. The entrance of the pava puri dham is represented by 78 feet wide & 35 feet in height with decorated gate. The boundary wall is 1500 ft. long on which beutiful decorated Ghokhlas carved windows are settled.
The whole layout is mulitstep moving from low land to high pedestal representing the temple like a lion on the hillocks. The mandap of the temple and ceilling of the srangar chowki is beutifully arraged and well decorated with the Indian Iconographical presentation.
The main idol is surrounded with Ashat Pratihariya ( the 8 heroic presentation) and Panch Tirthi ( the 5 trithankar raj) established on a pedestal (Prabhashan) carved with elephants, Yakshas and Godess.
The main entrance of the Pava Puri represent three statues of the builders encestors, one of Shri Poonam Chand Ji (father) and Smt, Kani Bahen (mother), Hajarimal Ji (brother) of Shri Babu Lal Sanghvai. The symbol cow sheltter ( Gau Shalla) represents on cow and calf standing in the sheltter of a Kalp Vriksha. This symbol represent the managament and failities given to cows.
There are three 45 RCC sheltter house in 54 tin shade cow sheltters. Where the cattles are kept in the most hygeinic conditions and fed. The arrangement of fodder and rich fodder for cows is available under the supervision of the vetenary medical team and shapperds.
The whole campus is having Administrative blocks, Dharmshala (Inn), Bhojan Shala, Accomoation for saints and nuns. In middle of the campus there is an anicut which collects the rainfall water in which there is plan of building a Jal Mandir. There is good plantation of trees, flowers and ornamental plants around the wall and inside for better environmental surroundings.

Introduction Of Pavapuri Tirth Dham

The peaceful and serene temple complex of Shri Pavapuri Tirthdham is like a spiritual paradise for the soul lost in the scorching wilderness. This impressive tribute to Jainism spread over 500 acres of land bordering the highway in the middle of Sirohi district of Rajasthan, India. The serene and peaceful complex is an excellent example of Jain architecture and structure. It is a pilgrimage destination for Jain devotees from all corners of the world. Shri Pavapuri Tirth Dham is an ode to Lord Shri Shankheshwara Parswanath. It is situated amidst the picturesque Aravali mountain ranges, in the Sirohi district of Rajasthan, along the Sirohi - Kandla Highway.

Sirohi district is a Holy Land graced by the divine presence of Bhagwan Mahavir who visited the sacred sites around this place during his lifetime. There are countless holy sites in and around Sirohi that attract believers from all over the world. This includes Jain temples as well as Shivalayas (Shiv Temples), which lends Sirohi an aura of religious faith and sanctity. It is this holy ambience that is shared by Shri Pavapuri Tirthdham.

The name Pavapuri is derived from the agricultural well named Pavada that existed on this site. Historically, Bhagwan Mahavir's holy site that included a water-temple was called Apapapuri. This name transformed into Pavapuri over time. The town set up by the K P Sanghvi Trust which includes the temple complex and the cow shelter lives up to the name of Apapapuri with its plentiful beauty and the serene surroundings. The blissful state of mind and peace experienced by the soul in Pavapuri cannot be put into words and can only be felt. The calm, beautiful, scenic and vast complex of Pavapuri sits ensconced amidst the contemplative Aravali range that sits like a determined yogi lost in meditation.

The awe-inspiring edifice of the Jain temple forms the main block of the Dhaam. The temple has been built in traditional Jain architectural style by skilled craftsmen and expert masons. This temple is constructed out of captivating pink stone and dedicated to Lord Parshwanath, spread over 90,000 sq. feet. The magnificent temple is a mark of veneration towards Lord Shankheshwara Parswanath and also a tribute to the unique ancient traditional craftsmanship and masonry of the region.

The temple consists of a pond that collects rainwater, which is then offered to the main deity. The 69 inch tall idol of Shri Shankheshwar Parshwanath presides over this temple complex. The beauty of this idol captivates the mind and soul and leaves one in raptures, basking in the divine presence of the lord.

Pavapuri Dharmashala Shri Sumati Jiva Raksha Kendra
K P Sanghvi Charitable Trust
Kandla – Delhi Highway
N H 8, Pavapuri, Distt. Sirohi,
Rajasthan – 307 001
Tel: 02972- 86 814
Fax: 02975 – 56 714.
Email: info@pavapuri.com