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Parasnath Jain Temple

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Parasnath Jain Temple

A Jain pilgrimage temple in Kolkata, joining Jain and Bengali architecture

Checked 19 Oct 2026 with 2 sources2 min read

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Getting there

  • By air

    Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) is the nearest airport to the temple.

  • By train

    Howrah Railway Station (HWH) is the nearest railway station. Sealdah Railway Station (SDAH) is also a nearest railway station.

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Book and check

Official pages only. We do not sell darshan passes or tours.

Why devotees come here

Parasnath Jain Temple is a pilgrimage site for followers of the Jain faith in Kolkata. It is devoted to Parasnath, the 23rd Jain Tirthankara, and was established in 1867. Its architecture joins traditional Jain and Bengali styles.

Parasnath Jain Temple is an esteemed pilgrimage site for followers of the Jain faith. It is devoted to Parasnath, the 23rd Jain Tirthankara, and draws people seeking spiritual enlightenment and devotional fulfilment alike. The main sanctum holds an idol of Shitalnathji set with sparkling diamonds on its forehead. Visitors can also see one of the oldest and most exquisite statues of Parshvanath. The temple stands in Kolkata, the cultural capital of India.

The temple was established in 1867. Its main sanctum has an ever-burning ghee lamp, one of its most striking features. Marble floors, carvings and frescoes depicting Parshvanath's life are part of the interior.

The architecture unites traditional Jain and Bengali styles. Within the large complex stand four more temples, each dedicated to a different Jain holy preacher. Mahavir Jayanti and Paryushan are celebrated here with temple decorations and offerings.

Tips for your visit

  • Before you leave, visit the gift store, which sells mementos to take home.
  • The complex is vast, and four more temples to different Jain holy preachers stand within it.
  • Look for the ever-burning ghee lamp in the main sanctum, one of the temple's most striking features.
  • Visit during Mahavir Jayanti or Paryushan to see the temple decorated with offerings, which show Jain culture and traditions.

Darshan at home

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Questions people ask

Is Parasnath Jain Temple a Jain temple?

Yes. Followers of the Jain faith come here on pilgrimage, and the building joins traditional Jain style with Bengali style.

Can I buy a souvenir at the temple?

Yes. The gift store sells mementos to take home, so you can carry a reminder of the visit.

What can I see inside the temple?

Marble floors, carvings and frescoes that show the life of Parshvanath. The main sanctum holds an idol of Shitalnathji set with diamonds.

Which city is the temple in?

Kolkata, in West Bengal. The city is described as the cultural capital of India, and the temple sits within it.

Does the temple have other shrines besides the main one?

Yes. Four more temples stand within the complex, each dedicated to a different Jain holy preacher.

How we checked this page

On 19 Oct 2026 we checked every fact on this page against these sources, official ones first. Anything we could not confirm is left out.

  1. Visit the Pareshnath Jain Temple in Kolkata, Incredible India (Government of India) incredibleindia.gov.in
  2. Unique Places to Visit in Kolkata, Incredible India (Government of India) incredibleindia.gov.in

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