PAPORA
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Deity-Nearly 30 inches high, black colored idol of Bhagawan Adinatha in the
Padmasana posture.
History- Previously called by the name Pampapur, Papora is called as the
city of temples. The temple of Bhagawan Adinatha was renovated in the year 1718
of the Vikrama era. We can find the inscriprions of the twelfth century on most
of the idols here. This tells us about the historical importance of the place. A
thick forest spread around this place, is called Ramanta (Ramaranya). It is said
that many miracles have taken place in this place. A well by name 'Patarakhan'
found at Papora is said to be very miraculous. Many devotees believe that on
taking a bath with the water of this well they can cure their diseases. As a
whole we can find 107 temples at this place. The idol of Prathima Chandraprabha
Bhagawan at temple no. 42 is said to be very miraculous. A fair is
held here every year from the thirteenth to the fifteenth day of the bright half
of the month of Kartik. In this fort there are 108 temples with large pinnacles
and of various inscriptions.
Guidance-Papora is situated on the Tikamgadh - Jabalpur highway at a distance of 5 kms from Tikamgadh. Jhansi is at a distance of 96 kms and Lalitpur is situated at adistance of 58 Kms from Papora. Buses and private vehicles are available. The boarding and lodging facilities are available in the 4 Dharmashalas at Papora.