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Palanpur, Gujarat, India:
A Temple of Historical Significance: The Motu Derasar, or the Pallaviya Parshwanath Jain Temple, is one of the most important and ancient Jain temples in Palanpur, dedicated to Bhagwan Parshwanath, the 23rd Tirthankara:. The name 'Motu Derasar' simply translates to 'Big Temple' in Gujarati, highligh ting its size and prominence in the city's religious landscape:. It is believed to have been originally built by King Prahladan of the Parmar dynasty around V.S. 1011 (AD 954 or 955 according to some sources), who also founded the city, then known as Prahladanpur:. The temple is steeped in legend, particularly the story of King Prahladan's miraculous healing after establishing the temple and its central idol, Pallaviya Parshwanath:. This legend underscores the temple's profound spiritual power and its deep connection to the city's founding and naming:. Resilience and Rediscovery: The temple has faced multiple historical challenges, including invasions and destruction, but has been rebuilt and consecrated repeatedly, a testament to the devotion of the Jain community:. A significant event occurred after the devastating 2001 Gujarat Earthquake, when the temple was damaged, but the main shrine (Gabhara) and the idol remained miraculously unharmed:. During the subsequent reconstruction and digging, a large number of ancient Jain statues (over 100) were unearthed, further boosting the temple's importance as an archaeological and spiritual site:. The main white-colored idol of Bhagwan Pallaviya Parshwanath is approximately 45 cm tall, seated in the Padmasana posture, and is the focus of devotion:. The temple complex also contains other shrines dedicated to Bhagwan Adinath and Bhagwan Neminath:. (Word Count: 404):
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