Parshvanath Jain temple, Varanasi

Parshvanath Jain temple, Varanasi
Shri Digambar Jain Temple Bhelupur, Varanasi
Shri Digambar Jain Temple Bhelupur, Varanasi
Basic information
Location Bhelupur, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Geographic coordinates 25°17′58.3″N 82°59′59.8″E / 25.299528°N 82.999944°E / 25.299528; 82.999944Coordinates: 25°17′58.3″N 82°59′59.8″E / 25.299528°N 82.999944°E / 25.299528; 82.999944
Affiliation Jainism
Deity Parshvanath
Festival Mahavir Jayanti
Temple(s) 1

Parshvanath Jain temple, Varanasi is situated in Bhelupur, Uttar Pradesh.

History

Bhelpur is believed to be birthplace of Parshvanath, the 23rd Thirthankara hence, a place for 4 kalyanak - Chyavan, Janm, Deeksha & Kevalgyan. A beautiful temple dedicated to Parshvanath is built here. The idol deified in the temple is of black colour and 75 cm in height. It is located in Bhelapur about 5 km from the center of Varanasi city and 3 km from the Benares Hindu University. It belongs to the both sect of Jainism and is a holy tirtha or pilgrimage centre for Jains.[1][2][3]

References

  1. ↑ Singh 2009, p. 33.
  2. ↑ "Jain temples in Varanasi". Varanasi City Online.
  3. ↑ "Jain Temples - Uttar Pradesh". Bhelupura - the birthplace of 23rd Tirthankar. ainpushp.org.

Bibliography

  • Singh, Sarina (2009). India. Lonely Planet. ISBN 978-1-74179-151-8.
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