Belgachia (West Bengal)

Shree Digambar Jain Parasnath Mandir is located at Belgachia in Kolkata ,West Bengal.

The magnificent temple of Baghwan Paraswanath is situated in a beautiful garden at Belgachia in the heart of Kolkata. It is a century old temple and its building was renovated as per plan of Mr. Brown the famous architect of Victoria Memorial in the year 1914.

The main idol of Tirthankara Parswanath – the 23rd tirthankara (877-777 B.C.) was installed in the year 1914.This artistic Nagar style temple, with ornamental pillars and sculptures copied from the old jain temples and caves, casting its shadow in the adjoining tank creates a picturesque scenery. The temple is surrounded by a beautiful garden. A unique 81 feet high Mana Stambha (Pillar) with sparking white marble is installed recently.

The spectacular Rath-yatra of Baghwan Parasnath with a colorful procession of several Bajan mandalies and jankhis arrives here on Kartik Purnima of each year.

LOCATION

Address: Shri Digamber Jain Parasnath Upvan Mandir, 26, Belgachia Road, Kolkata

Village/Town : Belgachia

District : Kolkata

State : WEST BENGAL

Country : India

Pincode : 700037