KAMPILAJI
Main Deity-
About
2 feet high black coloured
idol of Bhagawan Vimlanatha in the Padmasana Posture (Digambar temple). Nearly
45 cms. high, white coloured idol of Bhagawan Vimalanatha in the Padmasana
posture (Swetambara temple).
History- Previously called by the names Kampilya and Makandi, the history
of Kampilaji dates back to the times of Bhagawan Vimalanatha. The four Kalyanas
of Bhagwan vimalanatha Chayavan, birth, diksha and omniscience have taken place
here. It is also the birth place of king Harisen of the Ikshvaku dynasty. It was
the capital of king Drupad who ruled this place during the period of Bhagawan
Neminatha. Many remains found during the excavation work indicate that there
were many Jain temples at this place. But now this place is being transformed
into a small village. This is also the birthplace of Sati Draupadi among the 16
sati. The idols at this place are said to belong to the Guptan period.
Guidance-Kampilaji is situated at a distance of 10 kilometers from Kayamganj. Along the Achhnera-Kanpur road. Good transport facilities are available to this place.