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Bada Digambar Mandir is a magnificent structure located on a 40 ft high hillock. It’s situated on the banks of the mighty Ganges! So, not only will you be able to bask in the divine atmosphere but also enjoy the scenic beauty of the river.

The temple sees a massive influx of devotees every year from all over the country who come to offer their prayers and catch a glimpse of the colossal statue of Bhagwan Shantinath seated in a Padmasan. And if you’re wondering if your prayers will be heard, well, it is believed that the prayer offered here is always received well.

The temple complex includes multiple other temples such as the Kailash Parvat Temple, Nandeeshwara Dweep, Trimurti Mandir, Maan Stambha, 24 tonks, Petrograph, Shrines, Nasiyan, and many more.

Built-in 1801 under the aegis of Raja Harsukh Rai, the imperial treasurer of Emperor Shah Alam II, the temple is dedicated to Shri Shantinatha, the 16th Jain Tirthankara. It is believed that Hastinapur is the birthplace of 16th, 17th, and 18th Jain Thirthankaras, namely Shantinatha, Kunthunatha, and Aranatha, respectively. It’s no wonder that Hastinapur is such an important pilgrimage center for Jains.

The temple complex includes a centrally located Mukhya Shikhara surrounded by a group of Jain temples dedicated to various Tirthankara, mostly built in the late 20th century. The interior is adorned with gold paintings that depict stories from Jain scriptures. It’s said that approximately 7-8 kg of gold was spent in embellishing the interiors. Now that’s what we call divine opulence!

Apart from the main temple, the Bada Digambar Jain Mandir houses many other temples that are notable and worth visiting. For instance, the Manastambha, built-in 1955, is a thirty-one feet high structure situated outside the entrance of the main temple complex. The Trimurti Mandir has three altars – lest altar comprises a 12th-century old Shri Shantinatha idol in Kayotsarga posture, Shri Parshvanatha idol in the center, and a white color magnificent idol of Bhagwan Mahaveer in the right altar. Samavasarana Rachna, a magnificent structure with 992 small monuments, is also a major attraction.

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