On the road from Jodhpur to Barmer, the Nakoda Parshvanath temple is situated in a valley surrounded by hills as high as 1,500 feet. Among the statues here, there is an image of the Jain saint (tirthankara) Parshvanath in black stone. The ancient name of this tirth is mentioned as Virampur. This temple was built by Virsen and Nakorsen of the third century of the Vikram era and the idol was installed by His Holiness Acharya Sthulibhadraswami. In course of time, this temple was renovated many times. When Alamshsh invaded this place in the year 1280 of the Vikram era, the sangha kept this idol hidden in the cellar in the Kalidrah village for protection. This temple was again renovated in the fifteenth century. 120 idols were brought here from Kalidrah and this beautiful and miraculous idol was installed here as Mulnayak in the year 1429 of the Vikram era.

Nearly 58 cms. high black - colored idol of Bhagawan Parshvanath in the Padmasana posture, The idol of Bhagawan Parshvanath is very expressive. Among tirths in Rajasthan, this tirth has a special significance. The natural scene of this lonely place among the hills in the forest is very beautiful, peaceful and fascinating. And every year thousands of Pilgrims come here for paying obeisance. A fair is also held here, every year on the tenth day of the dark half of the month of Magasar, the birth - Kalyanak day of Bhagwan Parshvanath.

Bhairavji :
The idol of the manifest and real presiding god Bhairavji was installed here by Acharya Kirtiratnasurishvarji. He protects the tirth and fulfills the wishes of the worshippers. His miracles are known all over the world.

How to reach
100 Kms south west of Jodhpur, 60 Kms. from Luni

Where to Stay

1. Jodhpur	Umaid Bhawan Palace, Taj Hari Mahal, Novotel Coralia Ummed, Ratanada Polo Palace, Ajit Bhawan, Bal Samand Lake Palace, Best Western Ranbanka, Karni Bhawan.
2. Luni	Fort Chanwa