Pareshnath Jain Temple Kolkata

Pareshnath Jain Temple Kolkata

Kolkata, a land of mystery, a land of love, a land of chaos, a land of lovely but unmanageable crowds, and a land bursting at the seams with culture and rich heritage. Gradually climbing up the tourism charts of the world, Kolkata is becoming an oft-visited holiday destination for people all over the world, who enjoy the amazing experience of exploring this exotic ‘city of joy’, and in the process, discovering themselves. There are many wonderful places of interest in India, which both local and international tourists can visit. One such location is the Pareshnath Jain Temple, Kolkata.

The Pareshnath Jain Temple, Kolkata, located in the northeast side of the city, is a very famous temple that was built by an art connoisseur named Ray Badridas Bahadur in 1867. Lord Pareshnath is worshipped by the Jains, and this is one of the most important Jain temples in Kolkata. The Pareshnath Jain Temple, Kolkata, houses four different temples. The main temple, towards the south, is devoted to Sri Sital Nath Ji, the 10th Jain Avtaar. To the south of this stands the temple of Sri Chanda Prabhujidev. There is another temple towards the right where Dadaji Garu and Kushalji Maharaj are worshipped. The fourth 4th temple towards the north belongs to Mahavira the last Tirthankara of the Jains.

The Pareshnath Jain Temple, Kolkata, has a small stream flowing through it, which has an amazing variety of flowers all around it. The temple also boasts of an arboretum, containing blocks of glass mosaics and grand European statues which make the whole place look even more beautiful. The Pareshnath Jain Temple, Kolkata, also contains a cozy greeting room and a museum. The veranda of the temple has to be reached by climbing thirteen marble stairs.

One very interesting thing about the Pareshnath Jain Temple, Kolkata, is that there is a lamp which burns with ghee and is never extinguished. Come what may, the lamp burns incessantly. The Pareshnath Jain Temple, Kolkata, is an impressive structure consisting of mirror inlaid pillars and windows made of stained glass. The Pareshnath Jain Temple, Kolkata is open to visitors between 6:00 am to 12:00 Noon, and 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

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