Parashnath Jain Temple
Parashnath Jain Temple
Parashnath Jain Temple
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sandip R
Bridgend, UK254 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
Don't be fooled,non jain not allowed. It is not a tourist place . It has been closed to the general public for 10 yrs. We wasted an hour taxi ride journey this morning and were not allowed. Even Jain people have restricted hours to enter. Google can mislead you.
Written January 22, 2023
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Shourjendra D
Kolkata (Calcutta), India3,657 contributions
Dec 2016 • Family
There are two main Jain temples in Kolkata,one located near Raja Dinendra Street in North Kolkata, on Badri Das street. That one has been reviewed by me,and is dedicated to Lord Sithalnath ji,and the temple was made in 1910 by Rai Budree Bahadur, who was a Mookim to the Viceroy at that time.
This particular temple is a Digambar jain temple located at Belgachia beyond RG Kar Hospital,and although much bigger in terms of size,is not very well decorated like the other one. But upkeep and maintenance is better in this one.
You can take your car inside,the temple premises is that huge. There are lawns inside for kids to play around and also at the back,where we saw arrangements were being made for some party.
The campus is sprawling and there is a peculiar statue of a cow and a tiger having water from a common pond ! The main temple is on the 1st floor,and there are other buildings on the campus,probably residents of the priests there.
Overall , place is nice but you won't need to visit it twice,unless you are a Jain and your visit is for religious reasons. I went there yesterday with my family
This particular temple is a Digambar jain temple located at Belgachia beyond RG Kar Hospital,and although much bigger in terms of size,is not very well decorated like the other one. But upkeep and maintenance is better in this one.
You can take your car inside,the temple premises is that huge. There are lawns inside for kids to play around and also at the back,where we saw arrangements were being made for some party.
The campus is sprawling and there is a peculiar statue of a cow and a tiger having water from a common pond ! The main temple is on the 1st floor,and there are other buildings on the campus,probably residents of the priests there.
Overall , place is nice but you won't need to visit it twice,unless you are a Jain and your visit is for religious reasons. I went there yesterday with my family
Written December 12, 2016
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Madhutsa S
Kolkata (Calcutta), India5 contributions
Jun 2013 • Friends
can anyone plz tel me the exact address of this colourful jain temple in kolkata.I would like to go there as soon as possible.
Written July 25, 2013
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I_am_Kumar
Bengaluru, India105 contributions
Dec 2014 • Family
Pareshnath Jain Temple is a beautiful temple. You will love its peaceful environment. Providing you few important informations which may help you to visit there.
Timing : 6.00 am to 11.00 am and from 3.00 pm to7.00 pm on all the days.
Location: Belgachia. You can visit there by Metro (Belgachia metro), local train (Belgachia station), bus or private transport (stop near Ulai Chandi Mandir) and ask for temple.
Timing : 6.00 am to 11.00 am and from 3.00 pm to7.00 pm on all the days.
Location: Belgachia. You can visit there by Metro (Belgachia metro), local train (Belgachia station), bus or private transport (stop near Ulai Chandi Mandir) and ask for temple.
Written May 29, 2015
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GrainVodka
Jodhpur, India525 contributions
Aug 2012 • Friends
We visited the temple at around 9 A.M in the morning. Located in the north-east part of the city of Kolkata, the temple is a conglomeration of mirrors, colored stones, as well as glass mosaic and overlooks a beautiful garden.
The temple remains open for public from 6 AM to 11 AM and 3 PM to 7 PM.
It was built by Ray Badridas Bahadur in 1867.
The complex has four temples with the main temple devoted to Jain Avatar Sri Sital Nath. Must visit is the arboretum with multiple effigy and the couple of tanks flooded with multiple type of fishes always looking for foods from the visitors. Lending credence to the floral design of the temple is the never extinguishing lamp located in the man temple.
The temple remains open for public from 6 AM to 11 AM and 3 PM to 7 PM.
It was built by Ray Badridas Bahadur in 1867.
The complex has four temples with the main temple devoted to Jain Avatar Sri Sital Nath. Must visit is the arboretum with multiple effigy and the couple of tanks flooded with multiple type of fishes always looking for foods from the visitors. Lending credence to the floral design of the temple is the never extinguishing lamp located in the man temple.
Written January 23, 2013
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bethpindc
Washington DC, DC786 contributions
I was pleasantly surprised to discover this elaborate and beautiful set of temples in an interesting Kolkata neighborhood. Non-Jains are allowed to enter the temples and the art work is very unique for Kolkata. Ask the caretaker to show you the small building to the right of the temple, which has some wonderful paintings.
Written June 27, 2009
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forestloverNagpur
Pune, India837 contributions
Nov 2012 • Friends
The Temple of a Million Mirrors or the Kanchwala Jain Temple in Maniktalla area of Kolkata is a must in the tourist route of the Calcutta City in West Bengal state of India.
The garden is beautifully made.
There is a nice pond with fountain.
The temple is exquisite.
Beautiful.
Everywhere there is beauty through mirrors and coloured mirrors.
The Jains worship the Teerthankaras-24 in all and some believe that there are 25.
It is a Jain temple built long back by Seth Budreedas.
The Jains are belonging to different sects-Digambar,Shwetambar,Terapanthi,Beespanthi,Shringari.
The idols in Digambar Jain temples have closed eyes and there are no offerings of flowers.
The temples of Shwetambars/Shringaris have idols with open eyes and flowers are also offered.
This temple has idols with open eyes and flowers are also offered by the Jain devotees.
There is an Akhand Jyothi-the lamp burns continuously for ever.
Leather items are not allowed inside the Jain temples as Jains believe in non-violence and leather represents violence as the leather is obtained from the killed animals.
One can donate money in the donation boxes kept in the temples.
Outside the temple some poor people sit and devotees also give them alms or donations for their welfare through their own sense of charity even though there is a separate department for the welfare of the beggars and poor people funded by the central and state governments.
Nearby there are two more Jain temples( two being renovated/ repainted)(one is of Shree Mahaveer Swami Terapanthi and one Dada bari.
The garden is beautifully made.
There is a nice pond with fountain.
The temple is exquisite.
Beautiful.
Everywhere there is beauty through mirrors and coloured mirrors.
The Jains worship the Teerthankaras-24 in all and some believe that there are 25.
It is a Jain temple built long back by Seth Budreedas.
The Jains are belonging to different sects-Digambar,Shwetambar,Terapanthi,Beespanthi,Shringari.
The idols in Digambar Jain temples have closed eyes and there are no offerings of flowers.
The temples of Shwetambars/Shringaris have idols with open eyes and flowers are also offered.
This temple has idols with open eyes and flowers are also offered by the Jain devotees.
There is an Akhand Jyothi-the lamp burns continuously for ever.
Leather items are not allowed inside the Jain temples as Jains believe in non-violence and leather represents violence as the leather is obtained from the killed animals.
One can donate money in the donation boxes kept in the temples.
Outside the temple some poor people sit and devotees also give them alms or donations for their welfare through their own sense of charity even though there is a separate department for the welfare of the beggars and poor people funded by the central and state governments.
Nearby there are two more Jain temples( two being renovated/ repainted)(one is of Shree Mahaveer Swami Terapanthi and one Dada bari.
Written November 8, 2012
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DHEERAJ B
5 contributions
Apr 2018 • Family
The Parasnath or Parshwanath Jain Temple of Kolkata was built by Ray Badridas Bahadur in 1867. Thousands of people visit this temple annually. The Parasnath Jain Temple is actually a complex of 4 temples. The main shrine is dedicated to Shitalanatha,tenth tirthankara. The four main temples are Shitalnath Ji Temple, Chandraprabhu Ji temple, Mahavir Swami Temple, and Dadawadi and Kushal Ji Maharaj Temple where the footprint of Jain Acharya Jin Dutt Kushal Suri is kept and worshiped. Towards the south of the temple of Sri Sitala Nath Ji, lies the shrine of Sri Chanda Prabhujidev, which was built by Ganeshlal Kapoorchand Jahar in the year 1895. Main Jain temple is the Paryushan where festival is celebrated in Bhadrav month. During this period the Jains observe Ahimsa, listen to recitations of scriptures of worship and perform charitable deeds. The last day of festival is called Samvatsari. It is one of the most important Jain temples in Kolkata. The deity of Lord Shitalnath Ji is seated in the sanctum sanctorum, and his diamond-studded forehead is a major attraction for the visitors. The other deities are also beautifully decorated with semi-precious stones and precious metals.
The interiors of the temple are lavishly decorated with high quality mirrors and glasses. The quintessential Jain temple chandeliers (Jhar Battis) decorate the ceilings adding beauty to the top. The floor is intricately paved with marble and embellished with exquisite floral designs that provide a classy look to this colossal architecture. In the interior, the temple walls are adorned by paintings of the renowned painter Ganesh Muskare. The Temple gateway is splendidly eye-catching.
The interiors of the temple are lavishly decorated with high quality mirrors and glasses. The quintessential Jain temple chandeliers (Jhar Battis) decorate the ceilings adding beauty to the top. The floor is intricately paved with marble and embellished with exquisite floral designs that provide a classy look to this colossal architecture. In the interior, the temple walls are adorned by paintings of the renowned painter Ganesh Muskare. The Temple gateway is splendidly eye-catching.
Written May 14, 2018
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archaeologyman
Winchester, UK129 contributions
Jan 2015 • Couples
For western eyes it is difficult to comprehend this as a place of worship. Yet one must be respectful. It is SO garish. Bling on bling on bling. And strange little pools with statues. This highlights my ignorance, not the Jain religion. Our guide was very patient explaining the meaning of various artefacts. The sheer experience of standing in this place is worth the 30 minute drive from the main downtown tourist area. It is another world.
Written February 19, 2015
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Anna F
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You only need 30 minutes to visit the temple. It is worth the visit as it is a sparkling beauty. Please note that it closes in the middle of the day. The day we visited it closed At 12
Written March 1, 2015
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friendlybob
Plainfield, NJ251 contributions
Hi Liz and other tripadvisor readers!
When did you visit? As a summer review here stated: "But i suggest not to go to this place because visitors are not allowed here now.
However you can see the beautiful view from outside".
So I want to insure that for my last Feb, early March visit it will be open inside.
Thanks!
Bob
Consultcinda
Michigan City, IN972 contributions
We visited in mid December and it was all open.
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