In Mewar, that in the year 1840, a cowherd named Bholaram Gurjar dreamed of burying three divine idols underground at Chhapar in Bagund village, Upon excavating the site, three beautiful idols of Lord Krishna were discovered, as depicted in the dream.One of the statues was taken to Mandaphiya, one to Bhadsoda and the third remained at Chapar, at the very place where it was found. All three locations became temples. These three temples are located close to each other, within the 5 km distance. The three temples of Sanwaliya Ji became renowned and devotees visit them in large numbers since then. Among these three temples, Mandaphia Temple is recognized as the Sanwalia Ji Dham (abode of Sanwaliya).
According to a legend, these idols were made by Naga monks, which were hidden in the ground for fear of the invaders.