Belgachia Parshwanath Tirth - Bh. Parshwanath
 

Kolkata, West Bengal

Shri Digambar Jain Parshwanath Temple is considered one of the most sacred Jain temple of worship in Kolkata. This temple was built in 1914 and belongs to Diagambar Sect of Jainism. This Nagar style temple, with ornamental pillars and sculptures copied from the old Jain Temples and caves, casts its shadow in the adjoining tank. The temple is surrounded by four gardens. An 81 Feet High Manastambha (Pillar of Pride) with white marble is one of the major attraction of this temple. This temple is dedicated to Parshvanatha, the Twenty Third Tirthakar of Jainism. The temple also has a Dharamshala equipped with modern facilities

Transport : Belgachia Metro Station is the nearest Metro Station of Kolkata Metro. There is also Belgachhia Tram Depot, the northernmost depot of Kolkata Tram.

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Address  : 46, Dabson Road, M. A. K. Azad Road, Howrah North, Kolkata, West Bengal - 711101

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Mail to : Ahimsa Foundation
www.jainsamaj.org
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