Bhopal has
a popular Jain temple called MANUA
BHAN KI TEKRI (JAIN TEMPLE) where people can go either on foot or on
rope-way. MANUA BHAN KI TEKRI (JAIN TEMPLE) is also known as Mahaveer Giri. It is very popular for
its scenic views.
MANUA
BHAN KI TEKRI (JAIN TEMPLE) situated
near Bairagarh
Road 7 km away from Bhopal on the top of a hill, a pilgrimage and faith of jain devotees. On the
tekri the Jain saint Maharaj Shri Vijay Suriji, Shri Jindutta Sureshwarji and
Acharya Manutung’s footwears are kept and also a idol of Shri Man Bhadarji has
been installed. On the Simha Gate of the temple is an old manuscript carved on
the stone, the language in which it has been written is still to be deciphered.
It is also said to be the Sadhana Sthali of Oswal Dynasty. A big fare is also
held every year here on Kartik Purnima.
