Parashnath Jain Temple
West Bengal · India
The Temple has displays of exquisite designs and it is an impressive structure consisting of mirror-inlaid pillars and windows that have made of stained glass. The interiors of the temple are splendidly beautiful, along with the outdoors, which are surrounded with many beautifully colored flower gardens and fountains. There is a small stream flowing through it, which also has amazing variety of flowers all around it. The fountains look brilliant when water gushes out of them in perfect harmonization. A well-maintained reservoir, adds up to the surrounding beauty. Colorful fishes swarm the surface of the glistening water at the slightest hint of food grains. The floor of the temple is elaborately paved with marble that gives it a solemn look and also a mark of purity. The temple exhibits extraordinary artistic tendencies that are visible in the whole pattern of the decoration of the interiors and the exteriors. One can also find the paintings of renowned painter Ganesh Muskare, adorning the walls, which enthralls the visitor. Chandeliers or Jhar Battis are another feature that makes the interiors sparkle and lends the extra shimmer to the serenity of the temple. 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. The Temple gateway is splendidly eye-catching.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Parasnath Jain Temple complex, a cherished sanctuary of faith, artistic elegance, and profound spiritual tranquility nestled in the rich cultural tapestry of Kolkata. Established in the year eighteen sixty-seven…
Listen in the app2Splendid Gateway and European Style Gardens
As you stand before the main gateway of the Parasnath Jain Temple complex, your eyes are immediately drawn to an extraordinarily splendid and eye catching archway that serves as the grand threshold to this sacred landmark. Built…
Listen in the app3Tranquil Reservoir with Colorful Fish
Continuing along the polished marble pathway that meanders through the temple gardens, you will arrive at an expansive water reservoir filled with colorful fish, accompanied by a serene artificial stream that flows gently…
Listen in the app4Venetian Glass Mosaics and Venetian Chandeliers
Leaving the peaceful garden pathways and ascending the steps to the main verandah of the temple complex, you are introduced to an astounding realm of opulent interior decorative art. The exterior verandah walls and the inner…
Listen in the app5Main Sanctum of Lord Shitalnath Ji
Stepping inside the main sanctum of the Shitalnath Ji Temple, the absolute heart of the Parasnath complex, you enter a space filled with profound reverence, stillness, and spiritual energy. Enshrined in the inner sanctum…
Listen in the app6Shrine of Lord Chandraprabha
Moving toward the southern section of the complex, situated just south of the primary temple of Lord Shitalnath, you will discover the magnificent shrine dedicated to Lord Chandraprabha, known formally as the Chandraprabhu Ji…
Listen in the app7Temple of Dadawadi and Jin Dutt Kushal Suri
As you complete your walk through the temple grounds, you encounter the remaining two key shrines that form this extraordinary four temple complex: the Mahavir Swami Temple and the Dadawadi and Kushal Ji Maharaj Temple. Together…
Listen in the app8Closing
As our audio tour of the Parasnath Jain Temple complex comes to a gentle close, we hope this journey through its peaceful gardens, mirror inlaid shrines, and historic corridors has provided you with a memorable spiritual…
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What is Parashnath Jain Temple?
Parashnath Jain Temple is a place in West Bengal · India with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | West Bengal · India |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 22.6062, 88.3826 |
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