India /Maharashtra /Sangali /Kundal
Sight Address : Kundal, Taluka – Palus, Dist. – Sangli (Maharashtra) Pin – 416309
Phone 02346 – 271113, 271008 Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Kundal Jain Pilgrimage is a pilgrimage centre for the Digambar Jains. Every year, thousands of Jains visit this place. The palace built by the Chalukyas. As per the inscriptions the Kundal was ancient village, it is 1600 years old. Kaundanpur is the old name of kundal. Kundal is surrounded by hills, including Zari Parshwanath (The water from trough cascades near the idol of Mahaveer), has two caves which house the idol of Mahaveer and the images of Ram, Sita and Lakshman. Samav Sharan (large open space on top of another hill) is considered holy by the Jains, they believe that Mahaveer gave sermons to his followers here.
HistoryEdit
According to history Kundal is an ancient place and earlier it was known as Koundinyapur. This place is famous for the innumerable debate competitions that were organized and won by Acharya Samantbhadra by defeating many learned people. Kundal is more than 1600 years old. It is believed that the Samavsharan of Lord Parshvanatha and Lord Mahavira came here. As per legend the last Shrutkevali, Poojya Shridhara Muni attained Moksha here thus getting rid of the cycle of life. The place is associated with many miracles and legends. Devotees come from different places to offer worship to the Lord. It is believed that due to the miraculous power of the lord the wishes of the devotees get fulfilled. As per a legend once a son of king died due to some disease. The grief stricken queen then prepared an idol of Parshvanatha and goddess Padmavati of sand. With full devotion she began praying to the deities. It is said that due to her dedication and love her son became alive. Another same miracle is also related to the story of King Satyeshwar and Queen Padmashri of Koundinyapur.
Must SeeEdit
Attraction
Visiting TimeEdit
N.A.
Closed OnEdit
N.A.
Best Season to VisitEdit
June to October.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
Minimum 30 Minutes
Ticket Required : No Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.
Video Camera Rs. : N.A.
Guide Required : No Edit
Approximate cost: N.A.
Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit
Dress Require: N.A.
Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : N.A.
BUS : The city of Sangli is well connected by MSRTC buses from different cities such as Pune, Mumbai, Aurangabad, Nasik, Kolhapur, Goa, Hyderabad and a few other cities. There are many private buses that are available as well.
Train : Sangli has two major train stations and these are served extensively by many trains from different parts of the country. Miraj Junction and the Sangli Junction are the two main stations and they are connected to different places such as Delhi, Mumbai, Agra, Ahmadabad, Pune, Bangalore, Mysore, Goa, Cochin, Surat, Vadodara, Bhopal and many other cities.
Air : Nearest airport is at Kolhapur which is 48 km away from Sangli, this is one of the fastest ways to reach Sangli is by air. And The nearest major international airport is located at Mumbai and it is situated around 390 km from the place. The Pune airport is located around 237 km from the city of Sangli. Taxis are available from both the places and they charge around Rs 10-15 per km for the trip for non A/C sedans.
Others : N.A.
Things to CarryEdit
- Carry Camera & Plenty of Water.
Safety / WarningEdit
N.A.
HelplineEdit
- Sangli City Police Station – 100/0233-2373033
- Sangli Rural – 0233 – 2373252
- Ambulance : 102
- Fire : 101
