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1,000-Year-Old Shwetambar Jain Tirth · Banaskantha, Gujarat

Pallaviya Parshwanath Jain Temple Darshan

Motu Derasar Palanpur — 108 Shri Pallaviya Parshwanath Jain Tirth Yatra from Ahmedabad

1,000+Years of History
~170KM from Ahmedabad
112Statues Found in 2001
Location
Palanpur, Banaskantha
Main Deity
Pallaviya Parshwanath
Journey from Ahmedabad
3–3.5 Hours
Starting From
₹4,500
Pallaviya Motu Derasar Jain Temple, Palanpur

About Pallaviya Parshwanath Jain Temple Palanpur

Ask any local in Palanpur for directions to the Pallaviya Parshwanath Jain Temple and chances are they will look at you with mild confusion. Ask them for Motu Derasar — the Big Temple — and every face will light up with instant recognition. That nickname tells you everything about this place. Motu Derasar Palanpur is not just the largest Jain temple in the city. It is the soul of Palanpur's Jain heritage, a structure that has been standing — in one form or another — for over a thousand years, surviving invasions, earthquakes and the full weight of history to remain the most important pilgrimage site in Banaskantha district. The 108 Shri Pallaviya Parshwanath Shwetambar Jain Derasar is one of those rare tirths that carries both extraordinary historical depth and an immediate, living spiritual power that pilgrims feel the moment they walk through its doors.

The presiding deity here is Bhagwan Pallaviya Parshvanath — the 23rd Tirthankara — whose white marble murti stands approximately 45 cm tall in the padmasana posture in the inner sanctum (garbhagriha). The name Pallaviya is not the deity's cosmic name but a name given to this particular miraculous idol by King Prahaladan himself, after the idol cured him of severe illness and transformed him from a Shaivite king to a devoted Jain — a story that is one of the most dramatic conversion narratives in all of Gujarat's Jain pilgrimage history, and one we will tell in detail in the next section.

Besides the main Parshwanath shrine, the temple complex includes additional shrines dedicated to Bhagwan Adinath and Bhagwan Neminath, beautiful idols of Vijay Seth and Vijaya Sethani, the statue of mothers of all 24 Tirthankaras, and carvings that the fortunate visitor from Ahmedabad who has also seen the Dilwara Temples of Mount Abu will find strikingly familiar in quality and character. The temple also holds the last surviving image of King Prahaladan — the founder of Palanpur — making it a site of both religious and historical significance. Palanpur itself is the birthplace of two great Jain spiritual luminaries: Prabhavak Acharya Shri Somsundarsuriji (V.S. 1430) and the celebrated Jagadguru Shri Hirvijaysurishvarji (V.S. 1583), who converted Emperor Akbar to non-violence.

Quick Temple Information

Temple Name108 Shri Pallaviya Parshwanath Shwetambar Jain Derasar (Motu Derasar)
Main DeityBhagwan Pallaviya Parshvanath — 23rd Tirthankara (45 cm, white marble, padmasana)
FoundedV.S. 1011 (c. 954 CE) by King Prahaladan, Parmar dynasty
Current Idol InstalledV.S. 1274 by Korantgacchia Acharya Shri Kakkasuriji
Jain SectShwetambar
LocationHeart of Palanpur city, Banaskantha District, Gujarat
Temple TrustShri Pallaviya Parshvanath Jain Shwetambar Mandir, Palanpur – 385 001
Nearest Railway StationPalanpur Junction (~1 km from temple)
Ideal DurationOne Day Trip from Ahmedabad
Nearby TirthJagana Jain Tirth, Taranga Jain Tirth, Shankheshwar
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Spiritual Significance

Pallaviya Parshwanath Jain Temple in the Gujarat Jain Yatra

One of the important stops in the Jain pilgrimage circuit of North Gujarat

Pallaviya Parshwanath Jain Temple in Palanpur is one of the important stops included in the Jain Tirth Yatra in Gujarat. While most pilgrims from Ahmedabad naturally plan their yatras southward — to Palitana, Girnar, Songadh — there is an equally rich pilgrimage belt to the north, in the Banaskantha and Mehsana districts, that deserves equal attention. Motu Derasar Palanpur is the anchor of this northern circuit. Its antiquity — over a thousand years — its miraculous idol, and its associations with two of the greatest Jain spiritual figures of the medieval period make it a tirth of genuine depth. Palanpur city is also the ancestral home of the legendary Palanpuri Jain diamond merchants, who have dominated the global diamond industry for generations — a community whose prosperity is inseparable from their deep Jain devotion and their connection to this very temple.

Palanpur is also conveniently located on the road to Mount Abu, Rajasthan — the site of the world-famous Dilwara Jain Temples. Many Jain families who plan a Dilwara yatra from Ahmedabad naturally plan a Pallaviya Parshwanath darshan on the same trip. The same route (NH27 via Mehsana) passes through Palanpur, making it a perfect and deeply meaningful stop. Adinath Travels offers this as a combined 2-day package — Palanpur (Motu Derasar) + Dilwara Temples Mount Abu — starting from Sabarmati, Ahmedabad.

History

Motu Derasar Palanpur History — The Story of King Prahaladan

How a Shaivite king melted a Jain idol, fell gravely ill, and founded a city as an act of atonement

The King, the Idol & the Illness

The origin story of Pallaviya Parshwanath Jain Temple is one of the most vivid narratives in Gujarat's Jain pilgrimage tradition. In V.S. 1001, King Prahaladan of the Parmar dynasty came to the throne of Abu. He was a Shaivite — a devotee of Lord Shiva. One day, he took a massive Panchbhutti (five-metal: gold, silver, copper, zinc, brass) Jain Tirthankara idol from Anchalgad Tirth (present-day Delwara, Mount Abu), melted it down, and cast a Nandi bull statue from the molten metal for the Achaleshwar Mahadev temple. Within days, the king was struck down with a severe illness diagnosed as leprosy — a disease that the best physicians of the time could not cure.

Historical Note: The Nandi statue cast from this melted metal still stands inside the Achaleshwar Mahadev temple at Delwara, Mount Abu — one of the oldest continuous objects from this remarkable story.

The Acharya's Advice & the Miracle

In desperation, King Prahaladan sought the guidance of the great Acharya Shri Sheeldhavalsurishvarji. The Acharya told him that his illness was the consequence of destroying a sacred Jain Tirthankara idol, and that the remedy was to establish a new city in a beautiful location and build a magnificent Jain temple there, installing a Parshwanath idol. He was further instructed to bathe with the sacred abhishek (ritual bathing) water of Bhagwan Parshwanath. The king followed these instructions completely. He built Prahaladanpur — now Palanpur — in V.S. 1011 and constructed the magnificent Prahaladan Vihar, a 52-jinalaya (52-shrine) temple complex. After bathing with the abhishek water, he made a full and miraculous recovery from leprosy. He named the idol "Pallaviya Parshvanath" in gratitude and converted to Jainism, becoming a devoted Jain patron and scholar. His Sanskrit drama Partha Parakrama Vyayog is still remembered by scholars today.

Significance: This is why Palanpur itself exists — the city was literally founded as an act of Jain devotion and atonement. Every street in Palanpur is built on the foundation of this story.

Invasions, Earthquakes & the Miracle of 2001

Through the centuries, the Motu Derasar was among the wealthiest temples in the region — and consequently suffered repeated attacks during medieval invasions. Each time, the temple was damaged and rebuilt. The original Pallaviya Parshvanath idol was hidden during Muslim invasions for safekeeping; the current white marble idol was formally installed by Korantgacchia Acharya Shri Kakkasuriji in V.S. 1274 (c. 1217 CE). Then came the 2001 Gujarat earthquake. The entire temple structure collapsed under the force of the quake — and yet, in what every pilgrim and every resident of Palanpur considers a miracle, the garbhagriha (inner sanctum) of the Moolnayak Pallaviya Parshwanath idol stood completely intact, unharmed, amid the surrounding ruins. During the subsequent reconstruction, workers digging the site uncovered 112 Jain statues — an astonishing archaeological discovery. (In 1966, a similar dig had yielded 27 ancient statues.) The temple was rebuilt and stands today as a testament to enduring faith.

Museum: Many of the excavated statues and historical artifacts are preserved within the temple complex. These alone make the visit historically extraordinary.
Temple Guide

Pallaviya Jain Derasar Palanpur — Architecture & Darshan Experience

What to see and experience inside one of Gujarat's most historically layered Jain temples

The Sanctum & Moolnayak

The inner sanctum of 108 Pallaviya Parshwanath Jain Derasar houses the 45 cm white marble Bhagwan Pallaviya Parshvanath in the padmasana posture — the idol that gave the temple its name, its city its history, and a king his miraculous cure. The architectural quality of the rebuilt temple — with its carved Rang-mandapa (decorated hall), Sabha-mandapa, and finely worked columns and domes — has been compared by visitors to the legendary Dilwara style of Mount Abu, for the fineness of its stone carving and the devotional intensity of its interior space.

Additional Shrines & Unique Carvings

Besides the main Parshwanath garbhagriha, the complex has shrines for Bhagwan Adinath and Bhagwan Neminath. Particularly notable are the unique carvings of Vijay Seth and Vijaya Sethani, the statue of the mothers of all 24 Tirthankaras, and a carved leaf of the Kalpavriksha (the wish-fulfilling celestial tree). Many statues within the complex date to the era of King Samprati, grandson of Emperor Ashoka — one of the great Jain patron-kings of ancient India. The temple also has a rainwater harvesting system built into it — a feature almost never seen in Jain temples, and a detail that reveals the thoughtfulness of its builders.

The 112 Discovered Statues

The discovery of 112 Jain statues during the 2001 reconstruction (and 27 more in 1966) transformed this temple from a well-regarded pilgrimage site into a site of significant archaeological interest. The discovered idols represent Jain iconography spanning many centuries — some possibly pre-dating the current temple structure. Several of these statues are now on display within the complex. Spending time looking at these excavated murtis — so many centuries underground — is a deeply moving experience for any pilgrim who appreciates the history of faith.

Portrait of King Prahaladan

One of the most historically unique features of Motu Derasar Palanpur is that it holds the last surviving image of King Prahaladan — the founder of Palanpur — within the temple. For a king who founded a city over a thousand years ago, having any surviving image at all is extraordinary. This portrait is considered one of the rarest historical artefacts in the region and is a must-see for anyone interested in the history of Gujarat's Jain royal heritage.

Travel Information

Ahmedabad to Palanpur Distance & Travel Options

Complete route guide for your Palanpur Jain yatra by car and by bus from Ahmedabad

By Car from Ahmedabad

~170 KM

Via NH27: Ahmedabad → Mehsana → Unjha → Palanpur

Drive time: 3–3.5 hours one way

From Sabarmati

~165 KM

Adinath Travels pickup — Sabarmati, Ahmedabad

Drive time: 3–3.5 hours

Palanpur Yatra by Bus

GSRTC + Private

Buses from Geeta Mandir / Paldi bus stand, Ahmedabad

Journey time: 3.5–4 hours (less flexible)

Palanpur by Train

Palanpur Jn.

On the Jaipur–Ahmedabad mainline. ~1 km from Motu Derasar.

Direct trains from Ahmedabad. ~2.5 hrs express trains.

Distance Reference Table

From City Distance Travel Time
Ahmedabad~170 km3–3.5 hrs
Sabarmati~165 km3–3.5 hrs
Mehsana~80 km~1.5 hrs
Mount Abu (Dilwara)~90 km~2 hrs
Taranga Jain Tirth~65 km~1.5 hrs
Shankheshwar~75 km~1.5 hrs
Practical Guide

Pallaviya Jain Dharamshala & Temple Timings

Everything you need to plan your Palanpur Jain yatra smoothly

Darshan Timings

Pallaviya Parshwanath Jain Temple timings are generally 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Timings may vary on Mahavir Jayanti, Paryushan, and other major Jain festivals when special programmes and extended darshan are held. For the most current schedule and the Palanpur Jain Dharamshala contact number, reach out to Adinath Travels before your trip — we keep updated tirth trust details for all Gujarat Jain tirths.

Pallaviya Parshwanath Dharamshala

The Pallaviya Parshwanath Dharamshala (managed by the temple trust) provides clean and Jain-appropriate lodging for pilgrims who want to stay overnight. A Bhojanshala (Jain dining hall) is also available. The complex additionally maintains Gyanbhandaars (Jain libraries), Upashrayas and Pathshalas — making it a fully self-contained Jain pilgrimage campus. Advance booking for Dharamshala is recommended during October–February and around major festival dates.

Getting to Motu Derasar

The Motu Derasar is located in the heart of Palanpur city — in the older, congested inner-city area. The bylanes near the temple are narrow, so ask your driver to park at a suitable distance and navigate the last 5–10 minutes on foot through the vibrant local marketplace. Ask locals for Motu Derasar — that name is universally recognised. From Palanpur Junction Railway Station, the temple is approximately 1 km — reachable by auto-rickshaw.

What to Carry & Temple Etiquette

Remove all leather items (shoes, belts, wallets) before entering — strict Jain temple norms apply. Wear clean, modest clothing. Carry cash for prasad and donations (ATMs are available in Palanpur town). The temple is compact enough to see fully in 45–60 minutes, but plan 1.5–2 hours if you want to explore all the statues, carvings and the 112 excavated murti display. Since Palanpur is in north Gujarat near the Rajasthan border, winters (November–January) can be quite cold — carry a warm layer.

Planning

Best Time to Visit Pallaviya Parshwanath Jain Temple Palanpur

Season-by-season guide for your Palanpur yatra from Ahmedabad

Oct – Feb · Best Season ⭐

Ideal for Palanpur yatra. North Gujarat winters are pleasantly cool (8°C–26°C, can get cold in December–January). The drive from Ahmedabad on NH27 is comfortable. This is also when you can combine Palanpur with Taranga, Shankheshwar and a Mount Abu trip comfortably. Book your cab in advance during this popular season.

March · Very Good

Temperatures are pleasant and rising. An early departure from Sabarmati at 6:00 AM gets you to Palanpur by 9:00–9:30 AM for morning darshan in comfortable weather. March is excellent for the Palanpur + Mount Abu Dilwara 2-day combination before the summer heat sets in.

Apr – Jun · Manageable

North Gujarat gets hot (38–44°C) but the Palanpur temple visit is entirely indoors and relatively quick. Depart early (5:30–6:00 AM) from Ahmedabad, reach by 8:30–9:00 AM, complete darshan before 11:00 AM, and head back. The drive on NH27 is highway-quality and the AC cab makes it comfortable.

Aug – Sep · Paryushan Season

Paryushan — the holiest Jain festival — falls in August–September. Visiting Motu Derasar during Paryushan is a particularly moving experience as the temple fills with devotees for special prayers, swadhyay and samayik. Roads are good, the monsoon adds green beauty to the North Gujarat countryside drive, and the darshan atmosphere is uniquely charged with devotion.

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Adinath Travels offers comfortable Palanpur Jain Yatra packages from Ahmedabad with early morning Sabarmati pickup. Our drivers know the NH27 Mehsana–Palanpur route well, and know how to navigate the inner-city lanes near Motu Derasar. Since Palanpur is close to Taranga Jain Tirth (65 km), Shankheshwar (75 km) and the Dilwara Temples Mount Abu (90 km), our most popular combination is the 2-day Palanpur + Dilwara (Mount Abu) Jain Yatra — a premium pilgrimage covering North Gujarat and Rajasthan's greatest Jain tirths. For a quick one-day darshan, Palanpur is perfectly doable in a day from Ahmedabad with time to spare. Call us to plan your yatra.

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Sample Plan

One Day Palanpur Jain Yatra Itinerary from Ahmedabad

A practical, well-paced day plan for complete Motu Derasar darshan + nearby tirths

  • 6:00–6:30 AMPickup from Sabarmati / Ahmedabad. Depart via NH27 towards Mehsana–Palanpur.
  • ~8:00 AMBreakfast stop near Mehsana or Unjha — Jain-friendly restaurant on NH27.
  • 9:30–10:00 AMArrive Palanpur. Park near the old city. Walk through the bylanes to Motu Derasar (Pallaviya Parshwanath Jain Temple).
  • 10:00 AM–12:00 PMFull darshan at 108 Pallaviya Parshwanath Jain Derasar. Main sanctum → Adinath & Neminath shrines → 112 discovered statues display → Vijay Seth / Vijaya Sethani carvings → King Prahaladan's portrait. Take full time here.
  • 12:00–1:30 PMLunch at Jain Bhojanshala near the temple. Rest. Prasad.
  • 2:00–3:30 PMOptional: Jagana Jain Tirth darshan near Palanpur (approximately 20–25 km). Or visit other Jain temples in Palanpur city.
  • 4:00 PMDepart Palanpur for return journey to Ahmedabad via NH27.
  • 7:00–7:30 PMArrive Sabarmati / Ahmedabad. Jai Jinendra! 🙏

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Nearby Tirths

Nearby Jain Tirths — Jagana & North Gujarat Circuit

Palanpur sits at the gateway to a rich network of Jain pilgrimage sites in North Gujarat and Rajasthan

Jagana Jain Tirth

Jagana Jain Tirth is one of the notable Jain pilgrimage sites near Palanpur in the Banaskantha district. Located approximately 20–25 km from Palanpur town, Jagana has a Jain temple complex that can be comfortably added to the Palanpur yatra on the same day. Most families who drive from Ahmedabad to Pallaviya Parshwanath combine a Jagana Jain Tirth visit in the afternoon after the main Motu Derasar darshan. Adinath Travels can include Jagana in your one-day Palanpur itinerary — just mention it while booking.

Tip: Confirm Jagana Tirth's current darshan timings through Adinath Travels before your trip, as tirth schedules can change seasonally.

Taranga Jain Tirth

Taranga Jain Tirth is approximately 65 km from Palanpur — a major Shwetambar Jain tirth in Mehsana district, home to the beautiful 12th-century temple of Shri Ajitnath Bhagwan built by King Kumarpal of the Solanki dynasty. Taranga's hill-based temple complex is one of the finest examples of medieval Jain architecture in North Gujarat. Many yatri families from Ahmedabad combine Palanpur + Taranga in a single well-planned day, or as part of a 2-day North Gujarat Jain circuit.

Route: Ahmedabad → Mehsana → Taranga (stop) → Palanpur (Motu Derasar) → Ahmedabad. All on the same NH27 corridor.

Dilwara Temples, Mount Abu

The Dilwara Temples of Mount Abu (Rajasthan) are approximately 90 km from Palanpur — a distance that makes a 2-day Palanpur + Dilwara combination one of the most extraordinary Jain pilgrimage packages available from Ahmedabad. The Dilwara temples — built between the 11th and 13th centuries — are universally regarded as among the finest examples of Jain temple architecture in the world. Their white marble interiors, featuring ceiling sculptures of unmatched delicacy, leave every visitor speechless. Palanpur, being on the same NH27 route, makes a perfect Day 1 stop before the Mount Abu ascent on Day 2.

Recommended: Book the Palanpur + Dilwara 2-day package through Adinath Travels for this unforgettable North Gujarat / Rajasthan Jain yatra.
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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need before your Pallaviya Parshwanath Jain Temple Palanpur Tour from Ahmedabad

Where is Pallaviya Parshwanath Jain Temple located?
Pallaviya Parshwanath Jain Temple (Motu Derasar) is located in the heart of Palanpur city, Banaskantha district, North Gujarat. It is approximately 1 km from Palanpur Junction Railway Station. From Ahmedabad (Sabarmati), Palanpur is about 165–170 km by road via NH27 — around 3 to 3.5 hours by private cab.
What is Motu Derasar Palanpur?
Motu Derasar (literally “Big Temple”) is the popular local name for the 108 Shri Pallaviya Parshwanath Shwetambar Jain Derasar — the largest and most historically significant Jain temple in Palanpur. It was built by King Prahaladan of the Parmar dynasty in V.S. 1011 (c. 954 CE) as ‘Prahaladan Vihar’ — a 52-jinalaya temple complex. The current 45 cm white marble Pallaviya Parshvanath idol in padmasana was installed by Korantgacchia Acharya Shri Kakkasuriji in V.S. 1274.
What is the history of Pallaviya Parshwanath Jain Temple?
King Prahaladan — a Shaivite — melted a Panchbhutti Jain idol from Delwara (Mount Abu) to make a Nandi and fell gravely ill with leprosy. On the advice of Acharya Sheeldhavalsurishvarji, he built a new city (Prahaladanpur, now Palanpur) and the Prahaladan Vihar temple (V.S. 1011) with a Parshwanath idol. After bathing with the sacred abhishek water he miraculously recovered and converted to Jainism. During the 2001 Gujarat earthquake, the entire temple collapsed but the Moolnayak idol stood miraculously unharmed. During reconstruction, 112 Jain statues were discovered underground (27 had been found in 1966). The temple stands today as a living testament to over 1,000 years of Jain faith in Palanpur.
Is bus available from Ahmedabad to Palanpur?
Yes. GSRTC and private buses run regularly from Ahmedabad (Geeta Mandir and Paldi bus stands) to Palanpur. Journey time by bus is approximately 3.5 to 4 hours. Palanpur Junction is also on the Jaipur–Ahmedabad railway mainline with multiple daily trains. However, for a Jain pilgrimage yatra with family — especially with elderly members and children — a private cab from Sabarmati (Adinath Travels) is significantly more comfortable, flexible and convenient. We pick you up at your door and give you full flexibility over darshan time.
Is Dharamshala available at Pallaviya Parshwanath Jain Temple Palanpur?
Yes. The temple trust maintains a Pallaviya Parshwanath Dharamshala with clean, Jain-appropriate lodging and a Bhojanshala (dining hall) for pilgrims. Additional facilities include Gyanbhandaars, Upashrayas and Pathshalas. For the current Palanpur Jain Dharamshala contact number, reach out to Adinath Travels at +91 8287485590 and we will share updated trust contact details.
What are Pallaviya Parshwanath Jain Temple timings?
Darshan timings are generally 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Timings change during Paryushan, Mahavir Jayanti and other Jain festival days when extended programmes are held. Always confirm the current schedule before departure. Contact Adinath Travels at +91 8287485590 for the latest tirth trust contact details.
What is the distance from Ahmedabad to Palanpur?
Ahmedabad to Palanpur distance is approximately 170 km by road via NH27 (Ahmedabad–Mehsana–Unjha–Palanpur). Travel time by private AC cab is 3 to 3.5 hours. From Sabarmati, Ahmedabad the distance is approximately 165 km. Palanpur Junction Railway Station is about 1 km from Motu Derasar — the shortest walk in all of Gujarat's Jain pilgrimage stops.

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