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Shree Atishay Kshetra, Bahubali, kumbhoj, Maharashtra

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Shree Atishay Kshetra, Bahubali, kumbhoj, Maharashtra, Digambar Tirth Kshetra Distance from Pune: 250km (Approx) Parking: Large free Parking place available Kumbhoj is the name of an ancient town located in Kolhapur district in Maharashtra. about twenty seven kilometers from Kolhapur City. Although it is accessible, one should preferably travel during daytime. There are two separate areas for Digambar and Shwetamber Temples. Stay facilities and dharamshala facilities are available at both places. In Digamber area,  At the bottom of the hill, there is a Bahubali Mahamurti situated on about 50 steps up and 8.5 m (28 feet) in height. The idol of Bahubali, with 2 elephants at entrance are splendid and wonderful.  This Tirth has small scale replicas of many Jain Teerth like Gajpantha, Taranga, Mangi-Tungi, Sonagiri and Pavagiri on left and Kailash Parvat (Ashtapad), Shikharji and Girnarji on right side. Samavsharan Mandir is also there. The construction of the Samovasaran displays artistic