History
Pratima (Idol) of Shree Vimalnath Bhagwan was found by a farmer while ploughing his field. This 77 inches pratima was kept in the farmers house at village Balsana, in Dhule District of Maharashtra.
Param Pujya Acharya Shrimad Vijay Vidyanand Surishwarji, who was then a Muni and was in the vicinity of Dhule heard about this. He went to Balsana and visited the farmer.
Param Pujya Shree convinced the farmer to hand over the Pratima to Jains, so that proper care and puja according to Jain Rituals could be performed. The farmer agreed.
Param Pujya Shree Vidyanandji Maharaj Saheb then called a meeting of many Jain Sanghs. After careful deliberations and upon suggestions of all Jain Sanghs present, he decided and declared that Shree Shitalnath Bhagwan Sanstha.
After that Dhule will own, build and manage temple of Shree Vimalnath Bhagwan, at Balsana. Till date this temple is owned, built, developed, managed and governed by Dhule Sangh.
Now we started developing our temple. We are moving from one place to another having a great area for our temple and its development. We also started developing visitors room and cooking places.
Testimonial
Hyderabad,India
Visiting the Shree Vimalnath Bhagwan Temple was a transformative experience.The serene ambiance and soul-stirring prayers left an indelible mark on my heart.
Whitefield,India
The community at Shitalnath Bhagwan Sanstha feels like family. Their selfless service and commitment to Jain values inspire me every day.
Doctor
As a physician, I appreciate the holistic approach of the Sanstha. Their health camps and wellness initiatives benefit not only Jains but the entire community.
Mumbai,India
The temple’s eco-friendly practices resonate with my values. From tree planting drives to waste management, Shitalnath Sanstha truly cares for our planet.