Also known as Calcutta Jain Temple, Parshwanath Jain Temple is a house of worship dedicated to four Jain Tirthankaras. A Jain businessman initiated the construction of the temple in 1867. Owning its name to Parshwanath, the 23rd Tirthankara of the Jains, the temple complex houses four separate temples, each dedicated to four Tirthankaras of the Jains. The temple's main shrine is that of Shitalnath Bhagwan, who adorns a diamond-studded forehead, one of the major attractions of this temple. Another main attraction of this temple is a ghee lamp, which has never been put off since 1867. The elegant chandeliers and stained mirror glass adorn the ceiling and interiors of the temple. The last temple inside the premises is dedicated to Lord Vardhamana Mahavira, the last Jain Tirthankara. The two other shrines are dedicated to Dadagarudev Shri Jin Kushal Suriji Maharaja and Chanda Prabhujidev.
Paintings by the famous painter Ganesh Muskare adorn the temple's interiors, adding to the sophistication of the architecture. The temple also features a beautiful, well-maintained garden that adds to the temple's beauty and elegance. The garden also proudly adorns a stream consisting of crystal clear water and various fishes. Various fountains also are present in the garden that adds to its beauty and positive aura. The festival of Paryushan is celebrated with huge pomp and show inside the temple during the month of Bhadra. The shrines of this temple are decorated with precious metals and semi-precious stones that add to the shrines' beauty. Moreover, the flooring is done with exquisite marbles that add to the temple's purity and sophistication.
By Air: To visit the Parshwanath Jain Temple, one has to fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport. The distance from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport is 9.6 kilometers. There are several taxis from the airport, which takes approximately 27 minutes to reach the destination and charge 410 INR. Travelers can also opt for a bus, which takes around 2 hours to reach the location and costs a fare of INR 9
By Road: Parshwanath Jain Temple is situated at a distance of 5.9 kilometers from Kolkata city, and one can find numerous transport options like the bus, tram, taxi, and metro. The taxi fare on this route will be INR 160 to INR 200, and the travel time will be 6 minutes, whereas the bus fare would be INR 30, and travel time is 16 minutes. However, one can also experience riding the tram, which is the oldest means of transport in the city, and the fare will be INR 15 and takes a time of 26 minutes. Similarly, travelers can also prefer to travel by metro, which will cost INR 17 and takes 19 minutes. For the metro ride, one needs to board the metro from Chandi Chowk station and alight at Belgachia station
Morning
Sunday: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Monday: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Thursday: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Friday: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Saturday: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Evening
Sunday: 5:00 p.m.to 8:00 p.m.
Monday: 5:00 p.m.to 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 5:00 p.m.to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 5:00 p.m.to 8:00 p.m.
Thursday: 5:00 p.m.to 8:00 p.m.
Friday: 5:00 p.m.to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday: 5:00 p.m.to 8:00 p.m.
Waiting Time
No
Entrance Fee
Time you can spend
1hour to 2 hours
Weather
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