Wednesday 21 November 2012

Jain Temple in Gorakhpur

This Parshvnath Diagamber Jain temple is situated in the heart of Gorakhpur city, U.P., at about 5 km from railway station in the Aryanagar (Alinagar) locality of the city. It is believed to be more than 250 years old. The present temple was renovated in 1853. The temple is in hall shape and houses about 50 idols of various Jain Thirthankars in its sanctum. The hall can accommodate about 50 devotees. Mahavir Jayanti & Shravan Mela are celebrated here.

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