Digamber Jain Mandir Hastinapur

Shri Digamber Jain Bada Mandir is a Jain temple complex in located in Hastinapur, Uttar Pradesh. The oldest temple is of 16th Jain Tirthankar, Shri Shantinath, which was built in the year 1801.[1]

Shri Digamber Jain Bada Mandir
Main Entrance Gate 'Singh Dwaar' of the Temple Complex
Religion
AffiliationJainism
SectDigambara Terapanth
DistrictMeerut
FestivalsAkshaya Tritiya, Shanti Vidhan, Das Lakshana, Ashtanhika Parv
OwnershipPublic
Governing bodyShri Digambar Jain Teerth Kshetra Committee
BhattarakaJinchandra
Year consecrated1806
Location
LocationHastinapur
StateUttar Pradesh
CountryIndia
Location in Uttar Pradesh
Geographic coordinates29°09′40.7″N 78°00′23.6″E
Architecture
CreatorRaja Harsukh Rai
Date established1801
Specifications
Direction of façadeNorth
Temple(s)100+
Elevation224 m (735 ft)
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Temples and monuments

Prachin Bada Mandir Complex

Shri Digamber Jain Bada Mandir is the oldest Jain Temple in Hastinapur. The main temple was built in the year 1801 under the auspices of Raja Harsukh Rai, who was the imperial treasurer of the Emperor Shah Alam II.[2][3] The principal (Mulanayak) deity in the main temple is of 16th Jain Tirthankar, Shri Shantinath in Padmasana posture. The altar also has idols of 17th and 18th Tirthankara, Shri Kunthunath and Shri Aranath on each side.[4] The temple complex encloses a centrally located Shantinatha main surrounded by a group of Jain temples dedicated to different Tirthankara, mostly built in the late 20th century.[5][6] Some of the notable monuments and temples in the complex are:

Other major monuments in the complex are Shri Bahubali Temple, Shri Adinath Temple, Kirti Stambha and Pandukshila. Shri Digamber Jain Mandir Tirth Kshetra Committee is also managing numerous Dharamshalas, Bhojnalaya, and many other facilities for the pilgrims. The premises also houses a Post Office, Police Sub-station, Jain Gurukul and an Udaseen ashram. There are nearby sites of tourist attraction as well, like Jal Mandir, Jain Library, Acharya Vidyanand Museum, 24 Tonks and four ancient Nishiyajis, situated within 500 m from the main temple.[7]

Kailash Parvat Rachna

Kailash Parvat is a 131-feet high structure, built under the aegis of Shri Digambar Jain Teerth Kshetra Committee. This temple is dedicated to the first Tirthankara, Rishabhanatha. The Panch-kalyanak Pratishtha of Kailash Parvat was completed in April 2006.[8]

Shri Shwetambar Jain Temples

Shri Shantinath Shwetambar Temple was renovated in the mid 20th century and the consecration ceremony took place in Margashirsha of VS 2021. Ashtapad Teerth, built under the aegis of Shri Shwetambar Jain Temple Trust is 151-feet high structure, particularly notable for its intricate architecture and stone-carvings.[9] Its Panch-kalyanak Pratishtha took place in December 2009 under the grace of Gachhadipati Acharya Nityanand Surishwerji. Jain Sthanak and Dada Vaadi of the Sthānakavāsī sect are also situated near to Shwetambar Temple.[10]

Jambudweep Jain Teerth
Main article: Jambudweep

Jambudweep was founded by Gyanmati Mataji in 1972 and the model of Jambudvipa was completed in 1985. Its campus has various Jain temples which includes Sumeru Parvat, Lotus Temple, Teen Murti Mandir, Meditation Temple, Badi Murti, Teen Lok Rachna and many other tourist attractions.[11]

How to reach

Shri Digamber Jain Mandir Hastinapur is under Meerut district situated in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The place is easily accessible via air, rail and road.

By Air: Nearest airport is the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi which is about 3-hour drive (via NH 34) from Hastinapur. Direct taxis to Hastinapur are available from the airport.

By Train: Nearest major railway station is Meerut City railway station which is 42 kilometres (26 mi) from Hastinapur. It lies on the Northern Railway zone of the Indian Railways, well-connected to all major cities in India.[12]

By Road: Hastinapur is at a distance of 37 kilometres (23 mi) from Meerut and 96 km (60 mi) north-east of Delhi on National Highway 34.[13] Buses and taxis are frequently available from Anand Vihar ISBT; Kashmere Gate ISBT in Delhi and Bhainsali Roadways Bus Stand in Meerut. Return bus service from Hastinapur to these cities are available between 5.30 am and 7.30 pm.[14]

Important festivals
  • Adinath Nirvana Mahotsava
  • Akshaya Tritiya
  • Holi Fair
  • Ashtahnika Parv
  • 40-day-long Shanti Vidhan
  • Shantinatha Kalyanakas Mahotsava
  • Das Lakshana
  • Kartik Fair
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References
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  12. Shaikh, Azar S. "Meerut City Station - 71 Train Departures NR/Northern Zone - Railway Enquiry". Indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 21 December 2018.
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