Digambar Jain Temple
Digambar Jain Temple
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5:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Monday
5:00 AM - 1:00 PM
4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday
5:00 AM - 1:00 PM
4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday
5:00 AM - 1:00 PM
4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Thursday
5:00 AM - 1:00 PM
4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Friday
5:00 AM - 1:00 PM
4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Saturday
5:00 AM - 1:00 PM
4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Sunday
5:00 AM - 1:00 PM
4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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Geoff H
Sissinghurst, UK17,874 contributions
Apr 2024 • Friends
Situated adjacent to the Gauri Shankar Temple is the Digambar Jain Temple. Dating from 1878, this is the oldest Jain Temple in Delhi. Like the Gauri Shankar Temple next door, its peaceful interior is in direct contrast to the noise of Chadni Chowk. There are two special features which stand out. The beautiful red sandstone spires (which give the building its other name; Lal Mandir) and the bird hospital immediately as you go in. Well worth visiting.
Written 20 May 2024
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BostonTravelers00
Boston, MA223 contributions
Feb 2014 • Friends
The Digambar Jain Temple is opposite the Red Fort along Chandni Chowk. Connected to it is the Charity Bird Hospital where complimentary care is provided for injured or sick birds. The Bird sanctuary is also open to the public. Jains believe in the sanctity of all life and are strictly vegetarian. The Temple is only open in the morning hours and you must leave all leather products outside; therefore, plan ahead and leave any leather wallets or purses at your hotel.
The public area of the temple is not expansive but beautifully decorated. The style dramatically contrasts with that found in the mosques in the same area.
The public area of the temple is not expansive but beautifully decorated. The style dramatically contrasts with that found in the mosques in the same area.
Written 6 March 2014
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Gracie G
Cairo, Egypt204 contributions
May 2013 • Couples
When entering the temple a guard told me I wasn't allowed to go in with my leather handbag. Rather than handing it over to a complete stranger I told him I wouldn't bother visiting and then he said I could go in anyway.
I had never been in a Jain temple before so it was interesting learning about their religion. The main part of the temple was built in the 19th Century and the exterior isn't very appealing. There are stunning Jain temples in Gujarat.
This temple isn't somewhere i'd head to but would just visit if I was in the neighbourhood.
I had never been in a Jain temple before so it was interesting learning about their religion. The main part of the temple was built in the 19th Century and the exterior isn't very appealing. There are stunning Jain temples in Gujarat.
This temple isn't somewhere i'd head to but would just visit if I was in the neighbourhood.
Written 15 September 2013
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Satyendra Garg
National Capital Territory of Delhi, India6,946 contributions
Feb 2015 • Family
This beautiful Jain temple, built when Chandni Chowk was built by Shahjehan in the 17th century is right opposite world famous Red Fort. Its architecture is superb and you can see artistic carvings in the stone on pillars and arches. The ceiling of the main temple at the first floor is simply superb with exquisite paintings. Within the compound of this temple is a charity bird hospital where sick birds are treated in the Jain spirit of love for all life, non-violence and help to every form of life.
A word of caution. Leather articles like belts, purses are not allowed inside the temple. Leave it outside. Inside the main temple photography is prohibited. There are timing schedule for the temple and get to know these before hand to avoid inconvenience. We reached there around 5 in the evening and were told that it opens only at 5.30 in the evenings. Within the campus there is a library and shop for Jain literature, both ancient and modern.
Overall an impressive temple.
A word of caution. Leather articles like belts, purses are not allowed inside the temple. Leave it outside. Inside the main temple photography is prohibited. There are timing schedule for the temple and get to know these before hand to avoid inconvenience. We reached there around 5 in the evening and were told that it opens only at 5.30 in the evenings. Within the campus there is a library and shop for Jain literature, both ancient and modern.
Overall an impressive temple.
Written 24 February 2015
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MARGDARSHI
Mumbai, India1,326 contributions
Sept 2014 • Family
Delhi has been a centre of Jain Religion from ancient times & the Digamber Jain Temple opposite the Red Fort is one of the oldest constructed in 1658.This Temple also known as `Lal Mandir`is on the Netaji Subhash Marg in Chandni chowk.Since its construction it has undergone many alterations.The stone pillars & ceiling looks very beautiful with paintings & carvings.Please check up the the Temple opening times before you go also please be aware that you have to leave behind all your items made from leather including your purse.No photography is permitted.There is also a book shop for Jain literature & also library.
The most notable part of the temple is the animal hospital located inside which medically treat,tend & look after wounded animals & birds.In fact i decided to visit this Temple only after a personal experience concerning a wounded animal.Sometime back i had found a wounded cow lying on the road in our locality & i decided to ring up this temple/hospital.Within a short time a transport with a veteranary doctor came & took it away.Later i visited the hospital & found the cow recovering fast.My hats off for their kind services!
The most notable part of the temple is the animal hospital located inside which medically treat,tend & look after wounded animals & birds.In fact i decided to visit this Temple only after a personal experience concerning a wounded animal.Sometime back i had found a wounded cow lying on the road in our locality & i decided to ring up this temple/hospital.Within a short time a transport with a veteranary doctor came & took it away.Later i visited the hospital & found the cow recovering fast.My hats off for their kind services!
Written 1 April 2015
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Tanya_vyas
New Delhi, India183 contributions
Sept 2012 • Family
The Mallinath Digambar Jain Temple is located in the Shirad Shahapur village of Aundha Nagnath taluk. This temple has a 300 year old statue of Lord Mallinath that was at first kept at Ardhapur. This idol was moved from Ardhapur to this site by Bhattaraka Shree Premanand, after seeking permission from the Nizam. He wanted to shift the idol to Karanja, but on his way to the village he saw a dream and recognized a temple at Shirad Shahapur.
Written 14 May 2013
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shwetajain
New Delhi, India5 contributions
Dec 2012
murtis,their faces is look like a living character,the costume &dress of padmavati mata is my favorite,their cleaniness,peace.in this temple everyone is equally treated.this temple is properly maintained by the trust.
Written 13 January 2013
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travelerKristenB
Chicago, IL269 contributions
Dec 2012 • Couples
Beautiful interior, and lots of activity as people go about their daily prayers- lots of bells ringing and rice being given as offering. Next to the temple there is a bird hospital. Jains believe in the preservation of all life, so they care for birds whose wings have been broken, etc. Give yourself about 45 min. to see the temple and bird hospital. Watch out for pushy drivers outside the gate to the temple- due to its proximity to the red fort, they are in abundance!
Written 12 January 2013
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Sophie J
Fort Lauderdale, FL5 contributions
Nov 2012 • Solo
Went here in the morning when a live discourse was taking place. A crowd of about 200 people were chanting hymns together. It really felt like an out-of-the -world experience. If you visit Old Delhi, do visit this temple. They claim that all the artwork is done in real gold.
Written 30 November 2012
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baburammarch25
Mumbai, India210 contributions
Feb 2019 • Solo
If you are looking for peace and solitude, it's a great place to visit. I always find Jain temples a great place to meditate. This temple also has great historical importance as throngs of devotees flock here.
Written 28 February 2019
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