History Bhagwan Vasupujya

Champapur-A Glorious Past

In Jain mythology, it is believed that Anga was one of the 52 Janpads(States) which were established by Lord Rishabhdev. It is believed that Champapur (also known as Champapuri, Champa, Champanagari) was the capital of Angadesh (comprising Bhagalpur and Mongher). 20 Tirthankars attained salvation from Sri sammed shikhar and Lord Vasupujya from Champapur and Lord Mahavir from Pawapur,Lord Adinath from Kailash and Lord Neminath from Girnar. According to different jain books and puranas Champapur has the unique distinction of having " Samosaran vihar of all 24 Tirthankars", thus making the soil most sacred by the presence of their Lordship and making the hearts of the masses most pure by disseminating "Divya Dhwani" " Divine Voice"from time to time. Further,In the literature of all the languages viz.- Shorsheni, Ardhamagadhi , Pali, Sanskrit,and Apbhrans,there is description of Champanagari-capital of Angadesh as one of the important centers of religion,culture, spiritual activities. In the olden days, the kings like Kunik,chandrachhaur,Jitshatru etc.were followers of jainism. Jain purans reveal that Lord Mahavir with Indrabhut Gautam Gandhar etc. and Jambo swami with sudharsanswami visited Champapur more than once and gave sermon to the masses. It is this sacred place where Satichandana has given Ahar to Bhagwan Mahavir.Champapur has been the most important centre of religious discourses, spiritual activities and cultural functions.

Sri Champapur Digamber Jain Sidhkshetra - A Pious Place

It is firmly believed that this temple is very old. This temple is said to be constructed by Sanghvi Sri Dutta & his wife Sanghvin Surjai (of Jaipur) in Yudhistir Samvat 2559 (541 B.C.). These Sthumbs are the evidence of legendary story that there were tunnels beneath these sthumbs leading to chandraprabha tonk Summed Shikharji & Mandar Hill.

Glorious present

The temple got its glorious present spectacular look & life when Shri Ratan Lal Jain Binayka took charge as Kshetra Mantri in 1975 .His devotion ,dedication & direction laid to a series of developmental works . The panch Kalyanak celebration was held between January 29 & Feb 2 1979.Shri Ratan Lal Jain sought the co-operation of all sections of society .Late chhulika chandana Mati Mataji inspired for the construction of Manasthamb.Late Mishri Lalji Jain Kala, Late Madan Lalji Pandya ,Late Rikhab Chandji Paharia, Late Nath Malji Sethi, Late Mohan Lalji Patni (all from Calcutta ) ,Late Rai Bhadur Harak Chandji Pandya Ranchi, Late Gaja Nand ji Patni Gaya, Late Sagar malji Pandya Giridih, Late Ghisa Lalji Binayaka Bhagalpur, Late Har Narayanji & Late Amar Chandji have made commendable contribution. Shri Hulas Malji Calcutta ,Chand Malji Guwhati,Shri Nirmal Kumarji Sethi Lucknow Shri Vir Chandji calcutta, Shri Mahavir Prasadji Jhanjhari Kodarma, Sobhag Mal Tikam Chand Calcutta, Shri Jesh Raj Sogani Bangaigaon, Shri Prem Chandji Meerut, Shri Mahendra Kumar Jain Meerut, Padam Chand Mahendra Kumar Jain Madras Hira lal Mahendra Kumar Jain Patni calcutta, Amar Chand Bhag Chand Paharia Culcutta, Kesari Mal Dhanya Kumar Chhabra Imphal, Shiv Kumarji Kala Culcutta, Shri Bhawar Lalji Jaipur, Shri Bal Chandji Chhabra Gaya, Jain Book Agency Delhi, Shri Poonam Chand Gajraj Gangwal Delhi ,Shri Ummed Mal Vijay Kumar Pandya Delhi have generously helped Shri Champapur Digamber Jain Sidh Kshetra & have remained instrumental in its speedy development.