At a glance
Location & visiting
- Akola district
- Timings are not always confirmed — the community can add verified hours in the notes below.
About this temple
Shri Antariksh Parshwanath Jain Mandir, Shirpur (Old Temple) serves the Jain community of Shirpur (Jain Malegaon), near Akola, old temple was closed for 42 years and reopened in 2022 following Acharya Vidyasagar Maharaj's puja, per a review. It follows the Digambar tradition of Jainism.
The temple is dedicated to Parshvanatha, the 23rd Tirthankara of Jainism.
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What Visitors Say
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Review highlights
- Famous for its idol of Lord Parshwanath, popularly believed to be miraculously suspended slightly ABOVE its base rather than touching it ('Antariksh' means 'in the sky/space') - devotees describe it as roughly 1,180,000 years old per tradition (a devotional figure, not a verified date). Genuinely rare arrangement: worship is shared between Shwetambar and Digambar sampradayas on a rotating schedule at the SAME old temple, with separate bedis (shrine sections) for each. A new, separate Shwetambar temple and dharamshala have recently been completed nearby. Strict security frisking at entry - only room keys allowed inside, no coins or flowers.
From publicly available Google Maps listings and reviews — please reconfirm by phone before travelling.
Frequently asked questions
Is Shri Antariksh Parshwanath Jain Mandir, Shirpur (Old Temple) Digambar or Shwetambar?
This is a Digambar temple.
What are the visiting timings?
6:00-9:00 AM, 12:00-3:00 PM, 6:00-8:00 PM (varies by day, alternating Shwetambar/Digambar slots)
Is there a phone number for Shri Antariksh Parshwanath Jain Mandir, Shirpur (Old Temple)?
Yes: +91 91588 71999.
Where exactly is Shri Antariksh Parshwanath Jain Mandir, Shirpur (Old Temple) located?
Shri Antariksh Parshwanath Maharaj Sansthan, Malegaon Jahangir, Kumbhar Wada, Shirpur, near Akola, Maharashtra 444504 (Vidarbha region). Landmark: Old temple was closed for 42 years and reopened in 2022 following Acharya Vidyasagar Maharaj's puja, per a review.