Parshvanath Jain temple, Varanasi

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Parshvanath Jain temple, Varanasi
Religion
AffiliationJainism
DeityParshvanath
FestivalMahavir Jayanti
Location
LocationBhelupur, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Geographic coordinates25°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
Temple(s)1

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

History[edit]

Varanasi is believed to be birth place of four Tirthankar and is considered as one of the most holiest pilgrimage places.[1] Bhelpur is believed to be birthplace of Parshvanath, the 23rd Thirthankara, hence, a place for 4 kalyanak - Chyavan, Janm, Deeksha & Kevalgyan.[2][3]

About temple[edit]

A beautiful temple dedicated to Parshvanath is built here. The mulnayak of this temple is a 75 centimetres (2.46 ft) black-coloured digambar idol of Parshvanatha dating back to 9th-11th century and a 60 centimetres (2.0 ft) white-coloured shvetambar idol of Parshvanatha.[1][2] It is located in Bhelapur about 5 km from the center of Varanasi city and 3 km from the Banaras Hindu University. It belongs to the both sect of Jainism and is a holy tirtha or pilgrimage centre for Jains.[4]

See also[edit]

Hastinapur

References[edit]

Bibliography[edit]

  • Singh, Rana (2009), Banaras: Making of India's Heritage City, Planet Earth & Cultural Understanding, Cambridge Scholars Publishing, ISBN 9781443815796
  • Singh, Sarina (2010). India. Lonely Planet. ISBN 978-1-74179-151-8.
  • Singh, Binay (25 August 2015). "4 Jain Tirthankaras born in Varanasi". Retrieved 18 November 2020.
  • "Jain shrines". Uttar Pradesh Tourism.

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