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Deity- White colored idol of Bhagawan Mahavira in
the Padmasana posture.
History- This history of this place belongs to the times of
Bhagawan Mahavir. It is described in the 'Jagachintamani Stotra' that the
ancient name of Sanchor was Satyapur or Satyapuri. The history of the present
Jain temple here not known much. This temple was renovated in the year 1963. The
impact of this place was so great that people of other religions became jealous.
There is a reference that Alludin Khilji had taken the golden idol from here to
Delhi. Also we can find a mosque at Satyapur which is said to be a Jain temple.
This is the birth-place of the great poet Samaysundarji,
Guidance-The temple is in the center of the Sanchor village.The nearest railway station of Raniwada, is situated at a distance of 48 kilometers fro Satyapur. Boarding and lodging provisions are available in the village.