Location
Gyan Bhandar, literally means Treasury of knowledge, is a most wanted place by researchers and historians. Gyan Bhandar is a most valuable library established by Acharya Maharaj Jin Bhadra Suri in 1500 A.D.
This small library is really a treasure of ancient manuscripts, many illustrations and astrological charts. The library is placed undergrounds and some of the displays are priceless dating back to 11th century.
Many valuable inscriptions of Jains are also enclosed in this library and it includes the Shroud of Gindhasuri. A small cabinet containing the Parasnath images which are made of precious stones and ivory is an attraction in this library.