Shri Digamber Jain Naya Mandir — Local services in Delhi

The temple chambers are packed with smaller shrines containing idols of other tirthankars and models from the Jain mythology. Some of these are from the temple's personal collection, some donated by patrons and some used for rituals and festivities. These enclosed altars are intricately covered in floral designs painted over with enamel paint and golden highlights that shine as light falls on it.

The level of detailing achieved in every inch and corner of this temple is exceptional, to the extent that Raja Harsukh Rai found himself financially stretched halfway through its construction. It was only through the generous grants provided by members of his community that the temple's construction could...

History and characteristics of Shri Digambar Jain New Temple Ji Dharmapura, Chandni Chowk, Delhi This two-storied Thirteen Panth pure Amnaya temple was built by Lala Harsukhrai ji. Its foundation stone was laid in the year 1800 and its construction work was completed in 7 years. This temple is an excellent example of workmanship, it is entered through a very decorated door. The main hall of the temple has a circular dome. The pillars of the hall are made of marble, on which excellent wall paintings are made. Speciality There is no light of any kind in the building of this temple, and even the lamp does not light up in the building of...

The inside of the beautiful Naya Mandir, a Jain Mandir in the Dharampura, Chandni Chowk, Delhi. The area was allocated to the Jain community by Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, and the temple was built in 1807 CE, during the rule of Mughal Emperor Akbar II. It's called Naya Mandir, because at the time there was already an older Jain temple, known as Lal Mandir.

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