Champapur is the only ‘Panch Kalyanaka Kshetra’ in the world. It is related to Panch Kalyanaka: - “(i) Garbha, (ii) Janma, (iii) Tapa, (iv) Gyan and (v) Moksha” of 12th Teerthankar Bhagwan Vasupoojya.
The Champapur was the capital of ‘Anga Janpada’. The Anga Janpada was one of the 52 Janpadas established by Adi Teerthankar Bhagwan Rishabh Deo. Champapur also existed as Maha Janpada among the six Maha Janpadas during the time of Bhagwan Mahaveer Swami. This place is famous because of its relation to following :
“The three Chaturmasa period of Bhagwan Mahaveer Swami during his Dikshakal, Religious propagation centre of Anga-Banga-Magadh-Vaishali, Test of modesty of Sati Subhadra and Anantmati, Aahardan to Bhagwan Mahaveer Swami by Sati Chandan Bala”. Champapur is also related to great stories of ‘origin of Harivansha, Shripal-Mainasundari, Shri Dharma Ghosh Muni, King Karna of Mahabharata, King Mudrak and great architect Vishvakarma’.
Champapur has assumed more importance because of arrival of ‘Samavsharan’ of all 24 Teerthankaras. This place is Siddha Kshetra, as well as lot of miracles also happened here. The Reddish Diamond colored Padmasana idol of 1008 Bhagwan Shri Vasupoojya seated on the principal altar of main temple is quite attractive and beautiful, provides peace to the mind & soul of the devotees. The desires of devotees get fulfilled when they offer their prayers devotionally & with pure heart.
Main Temple and Idol :
The main temple of Champapur Siddha Kshetra is quite ancient (about 2500 years). This temple being symbolic of ‘Panch Kalyanaka’ is adorned with 5 altars, magnificent spire and 2 columns of fame. It is said that there were 4 ‘Columns of Fame (Keerti Stambha)’ which existed in four corners of the campus of the temple. Later on the 2 out of 4 were destroyed in the earthquake of year 1934 & repair (Jirnoddhar) of other 2 columns was done in 1938. The ‘Columns of Fame’ are about 2200 years ancient.
The red colored Padmasana idol of Bhagwan Vasupoojya Swami present in centre of main altar is quite attractive and miraculous. The color of this idol is comparable to the actual complexion of Bhagwan Vasupoojya. Another idol of Bhagwan Vasupoojya is made of ‘Ashtadhatu’ (Alloy of eight metals) & the ancient foot images of Bhagwan Vasupoojya are also installed in this altar. The principal deity of Bhagwan Vasupoojya is also constructed along with other artistic idols which are present around the main altar. There is ‘Ashta-Pratiharya’ created in an artful specimen of glass present in this temple that is marvelous.
The entrance gate of this temple is made in the style of Hawamahal of Jaipur (the Pink City), is great, attractive & artistic.
Morning: 5:30 AM to Evening 8:30 PM,
By Road: – 3.5 km away from Bhagalpur Station, Taxi, Tonga, Tempo etc. available. Buses are available from Patna, Lakhi Saraya, Munger etc.
Train: – Bhagalpur Railway Station
Airport: – Bhagalpur, Ranchi, Patna