CHANDRAPURI
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Deity- 18 inches high, white colored idol of Bhagawan Chandraprabha in the
Padmasana Posture.
History- Chandrapuri situated on the banks of the river Chandravati has its
history that begins from the times of Bhagawan Chandraprabha. It is in this
place where the Chyavan, birth, diksha and attainment of omniscience of Bhagawan
Chandraprabha has taken place. This has increased the historical importance of
this place. We can find a mention of this place in many inscriptions and in the
book 'Vividh tirth Kalpa' written by Acharya Jinaprabhasurishvarji. We can also
find many hills of historical importance at this place. The remains and the
inscriptions found in these hills provide a very good subject for study to the
Archeologists and Historians.
Guidance-Chandrapuri is situated at a distance of 5 kilometeres from Kadipur and 23 kilometers from Benaras. Good bus and private vehicle facilities are available to Chandrapuri from Kadipur and Benaras are available. The boarding and lodging facilities are available at Chandrapuri.