Kamaldah Jain Temple

Getting there

• By air

  Jaiprakash Narayan International Airport (PAT) is the nearest airport to the temple.

• By train

  The temple is near Gulzarbagh Railway Station. The nearest railway station listed for it is Patna Junction (PNBE).

• By road

  Auto-rickshaws, city buses and taxis run from Gulzarbagh to the temple.

Rules to know

• Remove your footwear before entering.
• Dress modestly.
• Avoid taking photographs inside the temple.

Why devotees come here

Kamaldah Jain Temple stands in Gulzarbagh, Patna, Bihar. It is one of the oldest Jain temples of the Svetambara sect in the city, and part of Bihar's Jain circuit. The temple is believed to stand where Jain acharya Sthulabhadra spent his last days.

Kamaldah Jain Temple is one of the oldest Jain temples of the Svetambara sect in Patna. It is an important pilgrimage site for Jains and part of Bihar's Jain circuit. The temple is believed to stand on the spot where the Jain acharya Sthulabhadra spent his last days. Sthulabhadra lived from 297 to 198 BCE.

The temple was built in 1729 CE to commemorate Sthulabhadra, and it stands on a brick mound. The door carries an image of Bhairava, and the temple features an illustration of Sthulabhadra. It houses black stone footprints of Sudarshana, to which saffron is applied daily as an offering. It also houses an inscription dating back to 1792 CE.

The Government of Bihar has included the temple for conservation, along with Durakhi Devi temple, Begu Hajjam's Mosque, Golghar, Takht Sri Patna Sahib and Agam Kuan. The temple is also listed among the state-protected heritage landmarks in Gulzarbagh. It lies near Gulzarbagh Railway Station.

Tips for your visit

• Patna Museum is nearby, with exhibits of artefacts and sculptures.
• Agam Kuan is also in Gulzarbagh, and it is a state-protected landmark.

Questions people ask