Dhrutkallol Parshwanath Maha Tirth Suthri - Suthri

Shri Suthri Jain Derasar Suthari is famous as Jain pilgrimage center as it holds one famous Jain temple where there are deities of Parshvanath, Padmavati, Kunthunath, Gautam Swami and Choumukhji. The temple built around year 1840 is a two-storied structure richly embellished with intricate designs and sculptures both inside and outside. The chief architects and sculptors of the temple were, the Mistris of Kutch, a notable artisan community in the region. શ્રી સુથરી તીર્થ, શ્રી ધૃતકલોલ પાર્શ્વનાથ ભગવાન, સુથરી, તાલુકો: અબડાસા, જીલ્લા: કચ્છ, ગુજરાત.

Jain temple..A holy place.Known for miracles in the idol in past..

Dist-Katch (Gujaratat) Mulnayak: Nearly 30 cms. high, white – coloured idol of Bhagwan "Ghrutkalol Parshvanath in the Padmasana posture. Tirth: It is in the center of the village Suthari. Historicity: Shri Uddeshi was a poor Jain Shravak who had a lot of debts and did not know how to get out of his problems. A divine voice asked him to get this idol of Parshvanath which was in the possession of a villager. He purchased this idol from the villager and brought it to his house and kept it in a granary. He worshipped the idol with great faith. One day Shresthi Meghansha invited the whole village for lunch. Fearing that the prepared food might not be sufficient for all, the Shreshti prayed to Bhagwan Parshvanath to save him from disgrace. He dipped this idol in ghee and placed it. A miracle happened. The container of ghee remained full after continuously taking ghee out of it and the whole village was fed to his satisfaction. Everybody was amazed and hence this idol came to be known as "Ghrutkalol Parshvanath ". This idol was given to the Jain Sangh in 1721 of the Vikram era and the idol was installed in a temple. Later on, a Splendid and beautiful temple was built and this idol was formally installed on the eighth day of the bright half of the month of Vaishakh in the year 1896 of the Vikram era. This idol is of the era of Raja Samprati. This temple is very famous due to the number of miracles happening here. Situated in Suthari village, this temple is one of the Kutchh-Bhuj Abdasa Panchtirthi. Thrice in a year, the sun's rays touch the feet of the idol. Other Temples: At present, there is no other temple. Works of art and Sculpture: This temple with a vast story looks beautiful with many peaks. Its artistry is very attractive. On the upper floor, there are Choumukhi idols. There is also a temple of Bhagwan Adinath behind the main temple. Besides, there are extraordinary ancient idols of Gautam Swami and Padmavatidevi. They are eye – catching. Guidelines: Bhuj, the nearest railway station is at a distance of 86 kms. and Gandhidham is at a distance of 160 kms. The roads are good and the bus service and the taxi service are available here.

Here is jain temple of Dhrutkalol parshwanayh bhgwan in suthri village 8km inside the village. Temple is well Developed and Managed Delicious Jain food is also available in Bhojanshali Both A/c amd Non A/c Room are available here to stay or do night hold in dharamshala. "Jangle me Mangle"

A very beautiful old Jain temple. A heritage worth visiting. Must visit.

Superb build and taken care. The temple build long back. It must be around 110 years old. But even now they maintain it nicely. Architecture is above imagination. Local people are co operative. If you are at Kutch , please visit this temple.

History - This place is considered to be one of the main pilgrim place of the 'Abadasa' Taluk of Bhuj - Kutch. Shri Uddeshi Shravaka got this idol from a villager. He took it home and put it in the granary. The granary got filled with grains. Similarly, during the construction and rituals, the ghee-pots remained full though a large quantity of ghee was used from the pot. As a result of these miraculous events, devotees called the idol as Dhrutakallol Parshwanatha. This temple was inagurated on the eighth day of the bright half of the month of Vaishakh in the year 1895 of the Vikram era. The temple is so constructed that twice in a year, the Sun rays touch the feet of the idol On the upper flour, there is an idol of Chaumukhji. There is a 31 cms. high idol of Bhagawan Kunthunatha. Besides these there are ancient idols of Gautam Swami and Padmavatidevi. How to Reach - The temple is situated in the center of the village Suthari. Bhuj, the nearest railway station is at a distance of 86 kilometers and Gandhidham is at a distance of 160 kilometers. The roads are good and the bus service and the taxi service are available here. Kothara, is at a distance of 12 kilometers.

This Tirth is very Encient and historical . Mulnayak Bhagwan is Shree Dhrutkallol Parshwanath ji . Idol ia very attractive. Nice facility of dharmshala and bhojanshala available. AC-non AC rooms are also available.