Location
This temple is dedicated to Lord Mahavir 24th Tirthankar of Jains. The temple is said to be build by Nandi Vardhan, brother of Lord Mahavir. According to Jain Literature Lord Mahavir in his 37th religious voyage ( Chaturmas ) came to this area, so the places attached to his name are seen in this district like Viroli (Vir Kulika), Vir Vada ( Vir Vatak ), Undra ( Upnand ),
Nandiya ( Nandi Vardhan ) and Sani Village ( Shanamani - A modern Pologround of Abu ) Episode of Karn Kilan i.e. nails were hammered into ears of the Mahavir Swami here at Bamanvada and cooking of Khir was done at Sani village. The biting of Chandkaushik snake occurred at Nandiya, and the scene is depicted by carving on the granite rock.