Hatheesing Ni Vadi (Ahmedabad) Tirth

The tirth of Shri Dharmanatha bhagwan in Ahmedabad is also known as the Hutheesing Jain Temple and it is one of the most well-known tirths for Dharmanath. The initial construction of the temple began in 1848, in the state of Gujarat. The initial builder of the tirth was Sheth Hastisinh Kersarisinh, a wealthy merchant who resided in the city of Ahmedabad. When he passed away at the age of 49, his wife Shethani Harkunavar took over for the construction of the temple.

The overall gross cost of this construction is estimated to be around 8 lakh rupees or 11,072 dollars. Currently, the temple is undergoing renovations to restore the Tirtha back to its original state. A representation of Dharmanatha, the Mulnayaka of this tirth, is made from delicate marble, glass, and limestone and it resides in the main temple house, which is referred to as the “rainwater harvesting” structure. The main shrine of Dharmanath holds 11 major deities, 6 of which are in the lower structure of the tirtha and 5 of which are located in the Bay Sanctuary at the front of the temple. There are two stories in the main temple and it is surrounded by a courtyard In total there are 53 shrines to major and minor deities in this temple. The overall shape of this temple was inspired by the Manastambha, since the temple formation resembles a column.
                    

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