Parshwanath Jain Temple – A Unique Feature Of This Temple Is That A Lamp Burns With Ghee For Ever

PARSHWANATH JAIN TEMPLE

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KOLKATTA

Parshwanath Temple is one of the major places of religious importance in Kolkata and it is popularly called as Calcutta Jain Temple. Featuring four temples within the complex, this place of worship is dedicated to the 23rd Jain Tirthankar- Pareshwanath.

The four temples found here are Shitalnath Ji Temple (Main Deity- Shitalnath), Chandraprabhu Ji Temple (Main Deity- Chandraprabhuswami), Mahavir Swami Temple (Main Deity- Sri Mahavir Swami) and Dadawadi (Footprints of Jain Acharya Jin Dutt Kushal Suri).

In Shitalnath Ji Temple, the diamond-studded forehead of Lord Shitalnath and the lamp, which has been continually burning ever since the establishment of the temple in 1867, are stupefying sights.

The temple shows off truly impressive architecture features. The exteriors, which are characterised by mirror-inlaid pillars and stained glass windows, are bound to amaze you.

The presence of intricately designed fountains, a small clearwater stream, a well-maintained reservoir with colourful fish dwelling in it and an incredible variety of flower plants in the surroundings greatly accentuates the beauty of the temple.

Inside the premises of the Pareshnath Jain Temple, there is a small brook covering the entire area surrounded by flowerbeds. There is also a garden inside the temple that is designed with glass mosaic blocks and exquisite statues.

To reach the veranda of this temple, one has to only climb 13 marble stairs. A museum and a comfortable greeting room welcome the visitors in this temple. The entire structure consists of pillars that are decked with mirrors and stained glass windows.

An interesting feature of this temple is that it houses a lamp that burns with ghee and has never been extinguished. What may come, this lamp continues to burn.Paintings of renowned painter Ganesh Muskare grace the walls and large chandeliers make the interiors dazzle.

Opening Closing Time

06:00 am – 11:00 am

03:00 pm – 07:00 pm

Jiban Krishna Ghosh Rd, Saktinagar, Tala, Kolkata, West Bengal 700037