Shri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir – New Delhi

Address

Shri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir , Chandni Chowk, Opposite Red Fort, Netaji Subhash Marg, New Delhi, Delhi 110006

Deity

Parshvanatha

Introduction

• Shri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir is the oldest and best-known Jain temple in Delhi, India.
• Located opposite the Red Fort in Chandni Chowk.
• Known for its avian veterinary hospital, Jain Birds Hospital.
• Built in 1656, as per Jain scholar Balbhadra Jain.

Puranic Significance

• Old Delhi founded by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan (1628–1658).
• Jain merchants invited to settle in Chandni Chowk by Shah Jahan.
• Initially a tent with a Tirthankara statue worshipped by Jain officers.
• Temple built in 1656, once known as “Urdu Temple” and “Lashkari Mandir.”
• Legend: Aurangzeb’s ban on temple music lifted after witnessing a miracle.
• Present-day buildings constructed post-Mughal Empire, dating to 1878.

Special Features

• A manastambha column stands in front of the temple.
• Main devotional area on the first floor, reached by a terrace.
• Main shrine dedicated to Lord Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara.
• Statues of Lord Rishabhanatha and Lord Parshvanath are also present.
• The temple is peaceful, with gilded paintwork and butter lamps creating a serene atmosphere.

Century/Period/Age

Build in 1656

Managed By

Delhi

Nearest Bus Station

Red fort

Nearest Railway Station

New Delhi

Nearest Airport

Delhi

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