Bawangaja (meaning 52 yards) is a famous Jain pilgrim center in the Barwani district of southwestern Madhya Pradesh in India. Located about 6 kilometers south of River Narmada, its main attraction is the world's second largest megalithic statue (carved out of the mountain) of Lord Rishabhadeva (largest being the Statue of Ahimsa), the first Jain Tirthankara.The statue is 84 feet (26 m) high.The center is located in the Satpura Range and is about 8 km from a Barwani town.
It was created early in the 12th century.
The idol of Lord Rishabhadeva is made in brown stone in Kayotsarga posture. The hands of idol are not joined with legs but are made separate. The structural art & style of this idol is unique and it is in perfect proportion. The various parts of idol are quite symmetrical. There is balanced image of all emotions like joy, mercy & separation on the face of this idol.
BAWANGAJA (timing 6am- 10am) Some important places are open there and open till 5pm
A Historical place of India approx 3000 year old according to Archaeological Survey of India ambience is silent history says that almost 4 crores people find mokshh (even ravan, kumbhkaran ,and mandodari ravan wife ) sit silently for years to find peace
Amazing place with a peaceful environment... Around 800 steps are there to reach Chulgiri(highest point).
One of the big attractions of Barwani District. Really big statue of Bhagwan Adinath. Better to go in Early hours of morning as Shulgiri temple which is 700 steps ahead closes.
Bawangaja ji is the most ancient holy piligrim is for jain community having the second largest statue of the first jain teerthankar lord adinath ...the height of the statue is 108 feet around 52 gajj as it is famous itself as Bawangaja ji.... There is no exact history proofs about this statue as it is more ancient than centuries...it is situated there from thousands of years surrounding by beautiful mountain velly.... Great natural views are there and lots of peace you will find there...
Religious place for jain. A mountain with greenery and a 52feet statue of lord adinath . Very good accomodation and food facility available .
It is the main attraction of the village.... and the best place to visit having the lord adinath's statue (84 feet height).
Must visit place of Mahavir. Such a tremendous historical place near Barwani City. Its 7 km by road from Barwani bus station
