SHRI DIGAMBAR JAIN LAL MANDIR, DELHI

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SHRI DIGAMBAR JAIN LAL MANDIR, DELHI


Jainism

Jainism usually known as Jain Dharma and the followers of Jainism are called Jains, a word derived from the Sanskrit word jina (victor) and bringing the path of victory in crossing over life's stream of rebirths through a moral and divine life. The first tirthankaras being Rishabhanatha , the twenty-third being Parshvanatha in 900 BCE, and twenty-fourth the Mahavira around 500 BCE. Mahavira is also known as Vardhamana who revived Jainism.

Sri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir


Sri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir is the most ancient Jain temple in Delhi. Located in the Chandni Chowk , in the area of Red Fort. Formerly built in 1656, the temple underwent many modifications and changes in the later years.

Shri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir also called ‘Red Temple’, the temple is devoted to 23rd Jain Tirthankara- Parshvanath. Also the vast statue of Parshvanath, the temple also houses idols of Rishabhdev, Lord Mahavir and several other deities.

There is a massive avian veterinary hospital behind the main temple complex which is named Jain Birds Hospital. Inspired by Vardhman Mahavir’s message ‘live and let live’, the temple is mostly popular for its striking architecture, beautiful carvings, pure gold artwork and paintings. Paryushan, Samvatsari, Jnaan Panchami and Deepawali are the main festivals celebrated at the temple.

History

Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan (1628–1658) constructed the Old Delhi that is generally referred to as the old metropolis or walled town, surrounded by a wall, with the primary road Chandni Chowk in the front of the Red Fort, the imperial residence.
Shah Jahan invited numerous Agrawal Jain merchants to come and settle in the city and granted them a few land south of the Chandani Chauk around Dariba Gali. He also authorised them to build a transient shape to house a Jain temple.

It is stated that the deities in temple had been at first kept in a tent belonging to an Agrawal Jain officer of the Mughal army. During the Mughal period, the development of a shikhara for a temple was not authorised. The temple had not a formal shikhara till India’s independence. After that the temple was rebuilt.

The Temple complex


A Manastambha column is in front of the temple. The main worshiping area of the temple is on the first floor. There are some of shrines in this region however the main shrine is of Lord Mahavira, the 24th and last Tirthankara of the existing Avasarpani generation. Born in 599 BC in the Vaishali (Bihar) as a prince, he left all worldly pleasures and luxuries and went looking for 'Moksha' (salvation). Soon he achieved Kevala Jnana (Enlightenment), and spent the rest of his life preaching to the people all around the country about truth of existence and methods to get Moksha.

The statue of Rishabhanatha, the first Tirthankara along with the shrine of Lord Parshvanath is also present here. The temple is popular in Jains society. The place is very peaceful. Acharya Shantisagar, a Digambara Jain monk reached in Delhi in the year of 1931. He was the first Digambara monk to go to Delhi after along gap of eight centuries. It is a memorial day of this historic event.

The Red Temple compound has a well-known Bird Hospital, treats about 15,000 birds a year.


SHRI DIGAMBAR JAIN LAL MANDIR , DELHI Chandni Chowk

State                                         Delhi
Best Season To Visit               All
Photography                            Not Allowed
Entry Fee                                 No Entry Fee
Timings               
Holi to Diwali (Summer Timings)
5:30 AM - 11:30 AM and 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Diwali to Holi (Winter Timings) 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM 

Nearest metro station              Lal Qila

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