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In Delhi and its neighbor hood there are over 165 Jain temples. Delhi being the capital of India has its history which dates back to the time of Mahabharat or even before that. It has a very huge population of Jains that is spread all over the city. We can find many Jain temples here. The details of these temples are given below:- Digambara Jain Lal Mandir ji Delhi, the capitol of India has number of Jain temples. After the independence the Delhi has expanded and number of new colonies have come up. Now there are over 165 temples within Delhi and its surrounding area. But There is one famous and oldest ancient Digambara Jain temple and is known as Lal Mandir. It is just opposite of the Red Fort on the Netaji Subhas Marg, Chandni Chowk, Delhi. The temple was constructed in 1658 AD. It adds grace and sanctity to Delhi City. The temple has undergone many modifications and additions and alterations during the past but still retains some of the original elements. The prayer chamber ceilings have been repainted. Fluted Shahjahani columns in white marble can also be seen.
Though not as ornate as the fine temples in Gujarat and Rajasthan, it does boast detailed carvings, and gilded paintwork in the antechambers surrounding the main shrine to Parshvanath, the twenty-third Ttirthankara, and the main idol that is placed on the Central alters. There are number of idol of Tirthankars.
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The other attraction at lal mandir ji is the bird’s hospital. The Jain Bird Hospital (free but donations are appreciated), in the temple courtyard, puts into practice the Jain principle that all life is sacred, admitting up to sixty sick birds per day. It serves as a rescue sanctuary for partridges, caught and wounded by fowlers and bought in bulk by Jain merchants who bring them here to recover, and there are separate wards for pigeons, parrots, sparrows (notoriously vulnerable to deadly whirring ceiling fans) and domestic fowl. Squirrels, who will not hurt the birds, are also treated here, but birds of prey are seen on a strictly outpatient basis, as they are not vegetarian. Most of the cages are home to pigeons with a disease that brings on paralysis. As their condition improves they are moved to larger cages closer to the roof, and eventually released. In the ground floor level there is a big book store where one can get Jain literature and other items significant to Jain religion Services: - Air: - Delhi has a International and as well as domestic airport and can be approached from any where. Trains: - Connected to all major cities within India. Old Delhi railway station is very close to it. References: - for details about Maps of India or State, National highways & road network, Air Lines, railways, boarding and lodging etc check the index page Jain temples.
Tourist information’s: - In the arrival hall
at the International Airport there is a tourist counter. Most of the
State governments have information centers in Delhi about their states.
Stay away from so called " fake Tourist Information shops" which are near
New Delhi Railway Stations, as they are not tourist offices, but tourist
agents out to fleece unsuspecting visitors. The Government of India
Tourist Office is open Monday to Friday from 9 am to 6 pm and on
Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm. DELHI TOURISM & TRANSPORTATION
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD. The following is the list of Jain Dharmashala in Delhi. Digambar Jain Dharmashala, Lal Mandir, Opposite Red Fort, Chandani Chowk, Old Delhi
Jain Dharmashala, Dariyaganj, Delhi
Jain Dharmashala, Makhan Chowk, Chandani Chowk (Near Red Fort), Old Delhi.
Digambar Jain Dharmashala, Naya Mandir. Dharmapur, Delhi. **************************************
List of Jain temples,
Delhi (Central Delhi)
East Delhi Area
West Delhi Area
104 Shree Digambar
Jain Mandir, B-1/B-2 Block, Paschim Vihar N.Delhi 110 063
107A 108 Jai Jai Parshva Nath Digambar Jain Mandir, Niranjan Park, Nangli Dairy, Main Nazafgarh Road In front of Ranaji Enclave, New DFelhi-110 043, Cointact-9971065190, 9811257540
North Delhi Area
South Delhi
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Reference
location
pin * Shree Digambar Jain temple - Vasant Kunj---Refer Serial number at 155
Outer Delhi Information's about the temples constructed recently: - 155 Shree Digambar Jain temple, B-7, Bhagwan Mahavir Marg, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi 110 070
Shri Jain Swetambar Mandir Naughra, Kinari Bizari, Delhi, 110006
URL: http://www.chandnichowk.com/directory/naughramandir.htm
Atam Sadhna Kendra : -- The complex is coming up. Construction is being done in full swing. The Panch Kalyanak ceremony is likely to take place with effect from 7th to 13th Feb’2005. Contact on the address as given bellow: -
Atam Sadhna Kendra,
Ghevra Mode,
Rohtak Road,
New Delhi SHRI ATAM VALLABH SANSKRITI MANDIR Situated at 20th kilometre on G. T. Karnal Road, it is a sprawling centre of Jain Sanskriti. It's idyllic setting bring out the Architectural beauty and elegance of the buildings, all built according to traditional Jain Shastras. The main building houses are, Shri Vasupujaya Temple, Shri Vallabh Smarak, a Shastra Bhandar, a Jain Museum and a Research Centre for Indology. The complex has a school for children which imparts modern education with emphasis on moral values. there is also a Dharsmshala & Bhojanalaya for the convenience of Yataris, as well as a free dispensary. The complex also contains "Devi Padamavati Temple" and a shrine of Sadhvi Mrigavati ji.
(Bhogilal
Leherchand Institute of Indology. Phone: 27202065)
HASTINAPUR LOCATION: - 97 Kilometers from Delhi and 38 Kilometers from Meerut the nearest railway station. For details check Jain temples: - Uttar Pradesh or click here Atishay Kshetra Tijara Tijara is situated at a distance of 53 Km from Alwar and 96 km from Mathura. It is also well connected to New Delhi and it is about 120 kilometers from there. Regular Bus service from Delhi to Tijara is also available. For details check Jain temples: - Rajasthan or click here Siddant Tirth Kshetra, Shikohpur Shree Panch Balyati Tirthankar Jin Mandir, jain Nagri, Shikohpur, Delhi-Jaipur Highways, Gurgaon, (Haryana)
Pracheen
tirthsthala Nandanvan has
been converted into a new spiritual center at Shikohapur
village
with the blessings of Param pujya acharya Ratna shri 108 Bahubali sagar
ji maharaj.
Siddant Tirth Kshetra is a recently developed Atishayukt Tirth. It is located on Delhi-Jaipur Highway near Gurgaon (Haryana). The place is blessed with the natural beauty. As the tender sunrays touches the shrine in the morning and while sun is settings, the scenic beauty becomes divine and the place becomes more lively and attractive. The prime attraction of Shree Panch Balyati Tirthankar Jin Mandir is Panch Pahadi idols. On the top of the Punch Pahadi, there is an idol of Bhagwan Mahavir Swami ji, which is 15.25 feet in height. Amongst other idols of Bhagwan Vasupujya ji, Bhagwan Mallinath ji, Bhagwan Nami Nath ji and Bhagwan Parshwa Nath ji are of 9.25feet high. There is a temple in the center of the campus. The Punch Kalyanak pratishtha took place during January’2004. Tyagi Tapovan, Pravachan Hall, Sahitya Sadan, Modern DharamShala, Dining Hall and a well-maintained park for children is there. The facility is being used by the visitors and as well as by the ascetics & Muni’s who stay over there. The future plans are to establish a Jain University and to construct the Dhaidwwep. The place is very well connected. It is 44 kilometers away from Delhi; From Gurgaon it is only 12 kilometers away. It is on the way while going from Delhi to Tijara. The tirth is being managed by Trust - Bahubali Adhyatmic Anusandhan (Regd). Contact Phone numbers: - 95-124-3090628 President: -22429222 and 9810033228, Secretary: - 2321146, 2321683, 9818510007
Kasan : -The village is two kilometers from Manesar and twenty two kilometers from Gurgaon on Delhi Jaipur Road. In 1997, thirteen idols of Asthdhatu were found during digging in the village.
Bada Gaon: - It is located on Delhi- Saharanpur state highway and is about 22 kilometers away from Delhi. During the excavation here ten beautiful Jain idols and many other Jain artifacts were found. There is a big Jain Temple where the marble statue of main deity Lord ParasNath Ji is placed. Every year mela is held during Phalgun Sukla. Arrangements for boarding and lodging are available there in Dharamshala ( guest House). One can reach there either from own conveyance or through hired taxies and private vehicles.
Vehalna (Belna Ji: -This is also a famous Ahi kshetra and is located on Meerut -Muzaffar Nagar road. It is 43 kilometyers away from Meerut. It can also be approached from Muzaffar Nagar which is only 5 kilometers away From there on ParshavNath marg there is a village about 1 kilometer away. This is famous for the very attractive Digambar Jain Temple. Every year on 2nd October mela is held. Arrangements for boarding and lodging are available in Muzaffar Nagar.
Ahi Kshetra: - Ahi kshetra is a famous as Atishay kshetra. It is located near Moradabad. It can be reached via Chandosi to Anwla railway station. From Anwla Ramnagar is about 18 kilometers and is a famous Jain tirth within the district Bareily. Ahi kshetra was the capital of Panchala (famous- Mahabhart period). This place is also known for where the Kamat-Upsarga took place to the Lord ParasNath Ji while he was passing through the final stage of salvation and was penancing in "Kayotsarga" posture here during 7th century B.C. The Yaksha Dharandera and Yakshi Padmavati Devi came from Devloka for the rescue of lord ParasNath from Kamat and spread the hood over the Lord in the form of Sahasra Paninag to relieve of upsarga. Therefore this place is known as Ahi (snake) Kshetra. Lord ParasNath Ji was not aware of this upsarg and concentrated in his ownself 'Atma'. He was not at all associated with any external happenings to his body during this upsarg and attained the Kavel Gyan. The idol of Lord ParasNath Ji is the main deity in this temple. Statue of Devi Padmavati is also has also been installed there.
The mela will be held on 2nd to-6th, April (Chaitra) . Trust: Shri Ahichchhatra Parshvanath Atishay Tirthkshetra, Digambar Jain Mandir, Rampur Killo, Dist.: Barely, State : Uttar Pradesh, India.
Ranila: -Ranila is about 120 Kms from Delhi via Rohtak. Here on 18th October 1991, the Dushera day, the Idol of tirthankar Adinath was found from a sand dune. Shri Adinath Digambar Jain Tirath kshetera Committee is looking after the development of this place. Here adequate facilities of stay and food are available.
Mathura Shoripur: -Mathura is about 145 kilometers from Delhi and 45 kilometers away from Agra. Mathura is situated on the bank of river Yamuna.Mathura is one of the ancient and renowned place for Hindu, Jain and Buddhist people. According to Mahapurana this was one of the 'Janpad' state formulated by Lord AdiNath and was called as 'Surasena' and lateron it became famous as Mathura. The last 'Shruti Kevali' Jambooswami had come over here withg his muni Sangh. Vidyuchora and other munies five hundred in number tortured by fanatic people, attained the salvation from here.Here Jain Muni Jambooswami has taken Samadhi. This is considered a siddh Place because of Nirvana of Jambooswami. Here at Chorasi, is a magnificent Jain temple, Risabh Ashram and Dharamshala. Shoripur is the birthplace of 22nd tirthankar Bhagwan Neminath.
Shri Digambar Jain Mandir, Rishabh Brahmacharya Ashram and Dharmashala, N.H.2 (Chaurasi ) is the famous and well-known spot on Delhi -Mathura route. Mathura city has four Digambar Jain temples and dharmashala. Shoripur is the birthplace of 22nd tirthankar Bhagwan Neminath
Ahimsa asthali: -On
the main Mehrauli road is a large statue
14 feet (4 meters high)of
Lord Mahavira on a hillock.It was built in the 1980s on what used to be
the Metcalfe Battery, a small lighthouse erected by Thomas Metcalfe in
the 19th century. The area around the statue has been made into a park.
Ahinsa Sthal in Hindi means area of peace.
"Parshawasthali " Jain Mandir: -34/3 Delhi Jaipur Road, Gurgaon. Phone:-9810061124 Shri Digambar Jain Mandir Sector-27, Noida, UP Shri Digambar Jain Mandir Sector-59, Noida, UP
The mela is held on the dates as shown against name of the places below: -
Hastinapur
Ahi Kshetra
Raanila
Tijara & Barnawa--
Sonagiri--
Ahi kshetra
Kesarya ji & Raanila
Ahi kshetra
Kasan Mahaveer Swami
Belna Ji
Add a temple: - This list of temples in Delhi is an old one . The number of Jain temples in Delhi has gone up. Incase you are aware of such temples that have not been included in the list the same may be brought to our notice for updating the list.
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