PARSHWANATH JAIN TEMPLE
AT
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