Delwara devkul paton nagri: the town of gods A Project of Seva Mandir Udaipur Delwara devkul paton nagri: the town of gods History: The kingdom of Mewad was originally divided into 16 rajwadas or districts. Delwara was one of the 16 centres. It was ruled by the Jhala rajputs. The Jhala family was the rulers of Delwara, Badi sadhdi and Gogunda. The Family was known for its bravery and valor. As many as 7 generations of the Jhala family had been sacrificing their lives for the Maharanas. The rulers at the time of the construction of the famous Jain temples were Maharana Mokal then Maharana Lakha and then Maharana Kumbha. Delwara, Nagdha and Aayad were the centers of learning and culture during the fifteen-century. Delwara was a large town and spread form Gandharva sagar talav to Nagda. Today only 25% of the original town remains. Delwara was originally known as devkul paton nagri which means the town of gods. And true to its name the town boasted of about 1000 temples at one time, out of which there were about 400 Jain temples. Raja Sampriti build about 1-lac temples during his reign. If fact even today every street in Delwara has at least one temple.
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Women of the patch work groups The women belonging to the various patchwork groups initiated by Seva Mandir have come a long way since its inception about 10 years back. Today they are not only economically independent but also more empowered and confident. They are also more aware about personal hygiene, childcare, family saving, health, and other related matters. This powerful group of dynamic women has a very significant role to play in this project. As they are highly respected in their communities, they can help in generating the right spirit and getting people along with them for this project. Secondly, they are good ambassadors for initiating change and spreading awareness regarding health, hygiene, and cleanliness among the villagers. The major benefit to these women will be that this project will lead to a synergistic effect when coupled with the initiative of opening an attractive showroom for Sadhna to showcase their handiwork and sell their product directly to the customers. By converting the village into a tourist stop over, the probability of more tourists stopping at the village will increase rather than just having a showroom, as it will not be enough incentive for many tourists to make the stop over Palera Talao J a i p u r Bus Stand Palera Talao Mansarovar Sagar U d a i p u r to Way to Bazar Yadav Was H i g h w a y Starting Point Kasam bava s Mazar,
Palera Talao/Mansarovar Sagar: This Talao was built in Vikram Samvat 1857 (AD 1800) by Rani Sajjan Kumari in memory of her husband, the Jhala prince Mansinghji, who died at a very young age. After him, it is named Mansarovar Sagar. This has two chhatris that add to its picturesqueness. It is the main source of water, for irrigation and drinking, for the village. It is also locally known as Palera Talao. Palera is derived from the Sanskrit Palankarta, which literally means protector. Delwara Talao/Bus Stand: Located on the highway from Udaipur, this is the point of identification for the arrival in Delwara. The bus stand offers a beautiful view of trees and the Talao (pond) provides a picturesque view of the surrounding hills and landscape. It is an ideal spot for a short stopover by visitors to Delwara. Kasam bava s Mazar:
Baikunthnath Temple Trimukhi Bawari / Vav Statue of King Man singh Bazar/Maya Bazar Statue of King Man Singh III: This beautiful white marble statue, 2 metres high, stands in the centre of Sajjan Vatika opposite the Bhagvan Vaikunthnathji temple. Raja Mansinghji died young. In his memory, his wife Rani Sajjan Kumari had the statue made statue in Jaipur.
Trimukhi Vavdi/Vav: This stepwell, named for its triple entrance, was built by the Shrimali Brahmins for rites and tituals associated with the nearby temples of Vaikunthnathji and Hanumanji. Bazar/Maya Bazar:
Mahajan Was Parshwanathji Bhagvan Temple (Jain Derasar) Way Baiva Bavwari Post Office Mata Temple Mithalal Bhavan Badi Chowk Parshvanathji Bhagvan Temple (Jain Derasar): This temple of the Shwetambar Murtipoojak (statue worshipping) sect Jains is dedicated to Bhagvan Parshwanath, the 23rd teerthankara. Its sculpture and architecture are amazing. Its unique feature is a chamber about 5 metres underground, which houses thirteen beautiful idols of teerthankaras. When the rays of sun fall on these idols, they appear to come to life and smile benevolently at the devotees. The main temple has wonderfully sculpted idol of Bhagvan Parshwanath in black marble.
Baiva Bawari/ Vav Bawari Byepass Road Katcha Road Sadhu was N Baiva Vavdi / Vav
Lohra Chowk Charbhuja Temple Dr. Moris Balbirsingh Haveli Haveli Street Rajput Was Haveli Street: The Havelis of Delwara are in typically Rajasthani architectural syle. This particular street of... are unique example of this region. Horseshaped toda/pylon above the entrance doors and triple gokhlas/niches are special features of this place.
Kund Chowk Hospital Traditional house Lakshmi NarayanMandir/ Bhakta Padmaji, Small Shiv temple Indra Kund/ Village Kund Prathamik Vidhyalaya Craftsnan Workshop Devigarh Fort
Indra Kund/Village Kund: Indra Kund was built by the king Rana Bairisalji. It was consecrated in Vikram Samvat 1913 (AD 1856), on Maha Sud 13, or the 13th day of the bright fortnight of the lunar month of Maha (corresponding to February- March). To mark the occasion, there was a month-long celebration at Delwara, and families of neighbouring states like Gogunda, Jadol and Tana also participated in the celebration. The kund has marvellous examples of stone carving and is about 15 metres deep. Small Shiva temple: Before the kund was built, this little white marble temple, built in the shape of a chhatri, was within the local ruler s territory. At that time there was a garden here. The noteworthy features of the temple are a lingam surrounded by three faces of Lord Shiva shaded by a hooded cobra, and the idols of his consort Parvati and his vehicle, the bull Nandi. Owing to its proximity to the kund, the temple is now called Kundeshvar Mahadev. Lakshmi Narayan Mandir/Bhakta Padmaji: Delwara also houses a beautiful temple of Shri Lakshmi Narayan, which is situated next to the Kund Chowk. The temple belongs to the Teli (oilseed pressers) community, for which it has immense religious value. It also attracts visitors from distant places. It is characterised by intricate and colourful ornamentation in glass. According to legend, the main idol here flew across on its own from Dwarka (on the Saurashtra coast of neighbouring Gujarat) and landed at this spot, where the shrine was then built. The idol is believed to be the same one that had been mysteriously missing from Dwarka. The builder of the temple was a devout follower of the lord, a Teli known as Shri Padmaji, whose statue is installed here. It is maintained by the Teli community. A caretaker looks after it and performs the daily pooja and aarati.
Rajput Was Bhil Was Shri Kesulal School Kasheshvar Mahadev Bhil Basti Kheda Mata Mandir Bhil Vas Kasheshvar Mahadev: There is no historical reference is available to help date this temple. But for many years its maintenance and restoration was done by different rulers of Delwara. It stands on a platform 16 steps high. Its five small shikharas suggest that it was built for the Panch-Dev Upasana (worship of five gods). The king of Delwara Raghodev second had restored this temple in the month of Jeth Vikram Samvat 1984 (May-June 1927)
Kheda Mata Mandir, Bhil-Vas: This temple is sacred for the Gameti the sub-caste of the Bhil community. As part of the rituals during the lunar month of Bhadarvo (August- September) males of this community perform a traditional dance called Gauri, for which they dress in female attire. Rishabhdev Bhagvan Temple (Jain Derasar) Walk End Shikar Badi/ Jain Temple Adinath / Rishabhdev Jain Temple Dharmashala Neem Chowk Rajput Was
Rishabhdev Bhagvan Temple (Jain Derasar) This white marble temple, with 149 pillars and 52 devalkulika (shrines to individual teerthankaras) belongs to the Shwetambar Murtipoojak (statue worshipping) sect of the Jain community. The main shrine is dedicated Bhagvan Adinath, the first teerthankara. A replica of the famous temple at Abu, it is a notable example of the craftsmanship and architecture of its era. Shilalekh/Shwet Pasan Chitra Patt: This chitra patt (panel of images) has carvings of a temple, a woman and a tree with a bird. Below these is a hunter with a bow and arrow holding a dead bird. Standing nearby are five sadhus.
Shikarbadi/Audhi: According to a book published by the Adeshvar Jain Temple, this Shikarbadi or hunting lodge, locally known as Audhi, was built by King Jasvantsinh. Jain Temple near Shikarbadi: Second floor Plan First floor Plan Section AA Ground floor Plan