Simhapuri, present-day Singhpuri village, is believed to be the birthplace of the Shreyansanatha, the 11th tirthankara.

[2][3] The place also marks four of five Kalyanaka (auspicious events) of Shreyansanatha: Chyavan (tirthankara enter's their mother's womb), Janm (birth), Diksha (renunciation) and Kevala Jnana (omniscience).

[6] The temple was constructed in 1824 CE to commemorate the birthplace of Shreyansanatha.

[7][8][9] The mulnayak (primary deity) of the temple is a large image of Shreyansanatha and impressions of footprints.

[5] The temple also features attractive frescoes depicting the life of Mahavira.