Parshvanath Jain temple, Varanasi

Parshvanath Jain temple, Varanasi is situated in Bhelupur, Uttar Pradesh.

Parshvanath Jain temple, Varanasi
Shri Digambar Jain Temple Bhelupur, Varanasi
Religion
Affiliation	Jainism
Deity	Parshvanath
Festival	Mahavir Jayanti
Location
Location	Bhelupur, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Geographic coordinates	25°17′58.3″N 82°59′59.8″E
Temple(s)	1

History

Bhelpur is believed to be birthplace of Parshvanath, the 23rd Thirthankara hence, a place for 4 kalyanak - Chyavan, Janm, Deeksha & Kevalgyan. A beautiful temple dedicated to Parshvanath is built here. The idol deified in the temple is of black colour and 75 cm in height. It is located in Bhelapur about 5 km from the center of Varanasi city and 3 km from the Benares Hindu University. It belongs to the both sect of Jainism and is a holy tirtha or pilgrimage centre for Jains.[1][2][3]

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  Idol of Parshvanath

References

1. Singh 2009, p. 33.
2. "Jain temples in Varanasi". Varanasi City Online.
3. "Jain Temples - Uttar Pradesh". Bhelupura - the birthplace of 23rd Tirthankar. ainpushp.org.

Bibliography

• Singh, Sarina (2009). India. Lonely Planet. ISBN 978-1-74179-151-8.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)