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Ahmedabad is home to an ancient Jain temple in Rajpur in the Gomtipur area of the city. It has long been a revered site for both Jains and non-Jains alike.
Deeply intertwined with the spiritual and cultural fabric of the community, the temple has stood as a beacon of faith for nearly 400 years.
However, a recent development has left many devotees emotional, as the sacred idol of Chintamani Parshvanath Bhagwan, along with other deities, has been relocated to Shela.
At one time, a large number of Jains resided around this temple. Even today, devotees who have moved across the river continue to visit this historic temple.
Every Sunday, more than 500 devotees gather here for prayers.
The relocation of ancient Jain temples follows a specific religious ritual. The local community believes this 400-year-old temple deeply connects with their religious sentiments.
The process of relocating the temple had been ongoing for quite some time. When videos of the idol relocation surfaced on social media, many devotees expressed their emotions, stating that the temple now feels empty without the deity.
Some social media users also suggested that the relocation of the idols should have been done with grand religious processions and rituals with traditional customs.