Same Day Delhi Jain Temples Tour

Overview

Same Day Delhi Jain Temples Tour

Delhi is an ancient center of Jainism, home to over 165 Jain temples. Delhi has a large population of Jains spread all over the city. It has had continued presences of a Jain community throughout its history, and it is still a major Jain center.

The main Jain temples in Delhi are:
Digambara Jain Lal Mandir: It is the oldest temple of the Jain religion in Delhi. It is located just opposite the massive Red Fort at the point where Netaji Subhas Marg intersects the Chandni Chowk. Originally built in 1526, the temple has received many modifications and additions several times. The structure was expanded in the early 19th century. The imposing red sandstone temple is also known as Lal Mandir.
Naya Mandir Dharampura: It is a famous Jain Temple and situated in Dharampura town, New Delhi. Mughal emperor Aurangzeb was built this Jain Temple. It is historical Jain temple famous for its contains the large number of scripts, particularly the individual script of the Maha Purana of Acharya Jinasena. This temple was made by using polished white marble and also the arches were decorated with floral basis. The ceiling and wall of the Naya mandir was painted beautifully with gold and blue colour.
Ahinsa Sthal: It is a Jain temple located in Mehrauli, Delhi. The main deity of the temple is Mahavira, the 24th and last Tirthankara of present half cycle of time. A magnificent statue of Tirthankara Mahavira is installed here.

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