The jain temple on Ridge Road (B C Kher Marg) on Malabar Hill
is one of the most noteworthy of all jain temples in Mumbai. The
opulent architecture reflects heights of artistic expression and
large heartedness of enterprising Jain community who give hefty
donations for religious purposes.But equally lamentable is the fact
that the temple is poorly maintained.
The work on temple was completed in 1903 and it was thrown open for
the use of Swetamber Jains. Over years the temple has gained much
publicity and popularity and hence the temple witnesses a constant
flow of devotees moving in & out throughout the year.
Inside
The temple is brightly decorated from inside and one can see
intricate carvings and frescoes on the walls. These frescoes depict
various events in the lives of the 24 Jain apostles or Tirthankaras.
As one climbs stairs, one finds that a black marble shrine is
beautifully decorated with celestial personifications of the
planets, painted onto the ceiling. Jain stockbrokers walking
barefoot to the temple every morning, and white-robed monks usually
add to the morning hubbub at the temple complex.
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