Shri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir

(PARSHWNATH TEMPLE-16th Century)

The banner of victory of Jain identity amidst the ocean of vast Indian culture is represented by the Shri Digamber Jain Lal Mandir in Delhi; India's National Capital, which is located in front of the historic Lal Quila. Built in 1658 AD, the Shri Digamber Jain Lal Mandir has witnessed various shades of rise and downfall of the Mughal Empire; especially the transition phase from Shah Jehan to Aurangzeb. The Beautimaximus, incredible, exciting and delightful Shri Digamber Jain Lal Mandir; an impressive red stone-built monument is the oldest and best known jain temple not only in Delhi but known internationally, has emerged as a kingdom of divinity and haven of tranquility. It is also a symbol of secular Delhi.

History of Temple

Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan (1628-1658); the founder of Modern Delhi developed the old city or old Delhi, surrounded by a wall, with the main street Chandni Chowk in front of the Red Fort of Delhi, the imperial residence. Jahangir, in appreciation of the enterprising abilities of the Jains, invited several financiers of the community to come forward and develop business activities with a view to ensure a regime of multidimensional growth. He allotted some land in south of the Chandni Chowk around Dariba Gali and also permitted them to build a temporary structure to house a Jain temple. The Jain community acquired three marble idols out of the collection of the idols purified by Sh. Jivaraj Papriwal. The main idol is devoted to Lord Parshvanath , the 23rd Tirthankara. The legends say that the deities in Temple were originally kept in a tent belonging to a jain officer of the Mughal army in the military colony, that is why it is also called Lashkara Mandir.