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Date of journey: 08/01/2009

Starting from: Bhilai

Destination: Nagpura, Durg

Crew: Maneesh, Dr. Sharma, RK Sharma, Pratima and Vyas.

Shri Uwassaggaharam Parshwa Tirth is at a distance of 10 km. from Bhilai. Shri Uwassaggaharam Parshwa Tirth, Nagpura, Durg, Chhattisgarh has a unique distinction of acquiring unprecedented fame and adoration as a pioneer Jain Shrine, hardly within a span of half a dozen years since its formal installation on 5th’ February’ 1995. Situated on the bank of river Sheonath which had the singular good fortune of washing the holy feet of Shri Parshwanath, thousands of years ago, during his August visit to this area of Chhattisgarh; amidst the breathtaking natural beauty. This holy place not only documents India’s glorious past with its rich culture and architecture, it tells a tale of unshakable, faith, unflinching devotion, selfless dedication, voluntary cooperation and above all divine inspiration and Providential Grade as well. The brief history of this holy place of worship, is more miraculous than mysterious and proves how an unknown barren land could be transformed into an outstanding Tirth within two decades by divine grace. An eminent journalist and litterateur, Shri Rawalmalji Jain “Mani” perceived the maimed and multilated idol of Shri Parashwanath, unattended at village Nagpura and decided to restore it under the inspiration of JAIN ACHARYA Shree RAJYASHSURIJI on the auspicious day of the Lord’s birth : 10th day of Paushth day of Paush, Bada 1979, but the destiny had decided otherwise. Incidently, this idol of Nagpura has striking similarity with installed idol of the 23rd Tirthankar. Photography is not allowed inside the main temple so I took only these two photos:

After visiting the temple we had a nice lunch over there. There was a Buffet System and they charge just Rs. 25 per person. The food was delicious. After the lunch we thought of going to Maitri Garden in Bhilai. On the way we saw Sheonath river. Sheonath (also spelled as Shivnath) is a non – perennial river that enters Chhattisgarh in Durg district and flows through the state of Chhattisgarh. This river is the main tributary of Mahanadi River. The total length of the Sheonath river is 345 km. The length of Sheonath river in Durg district is 120 km. The main tributary of Sheonath river is Tandula river. This river originates from hills situated in the north of Bhanupratappur (District- Kanker). After covering a distance of 34 km this river joins Sukhanala. This river joins Sheonath river in the south-west of Durg in a distance of approximately 13 km. The total length of this river is 96.6 km. A dam is constructed during the period 1905 to 1921 at the joining point of Sukhanala and Tandula river. The Shivnath river gives rise to floods every year devastating life and property in some parts of the state of Chhattisgarh. It also caused turbulations a few years back, when a part of it was privatized. The state government granted permission to Radius water to exclusively use a 23.6 km stretch of the river for the next 22 years under a renewable contract. This stopped the common people from using the river even as a source of drinking water in the particular area. Photos of Sheonath river:

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