Mungathala

Mungathala
Mungathala
—  village  —
Coordinates
Country India
State Rajasthan
Time zone IST (UTC+05:30)

Mungathala is an old village in Sirohi district of in Indian state of Rajasthan. It lies about 10 km north to Abu Road. Its old name is Mungasthala. The Saiva temple of Mogadesvara and Jain temple of Mahavira were celebrated temples of the place.

This place was believed to be visited by Lord Mahavira. An inscription of 1369 AD found on the door of inner room in Jivitasvami Shri Mahavira Jain temple here tells us that Lord Mahavira visited Arbudabhumi and an image was consecrated during the 37th year of life of Shri Mahavira.



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