Location
Shree Gujarati Swetamber is located in the capital city of Tamil
Nadu, Chennai. The popular Jain Temple lies in the heart of the city
suburbs that is George Town. The temple is located on the popular
Mint Street, in the outskirts of the city.
Overview
Shree Gujarati Swetamber has the distinction of being the first
Jain temple in the Southern India. The principal deity worshipped in
the temple is Lord Parsvanatha, the 23rd Tirthankara of the Jains'.
The Jain temple bears impressions of the famous Dilwara temples. The
temple structure has been built employing marble and provided with
beautiful glass work. The structure as such differs from other
buildings in that the iron has been totally avoided in the
construction purpose. The idol inside the temple is made of quartz
that has been finely cut and represents the green God. The central
hall has been provided with extensive glass work that makes it glow
with a spectrum of colors. The temple structure comprises of three
gopurams and delicately carved doors (a total of five doors).
Some other interesting facts associated with the Jain temple are
like, the architects, stone carvers and the workers employed in the
construction of the temple were all hired from Rajasthan. The Jain
priests travel all the way from North India to the mentioned Jain
temple so as to provide discourses about the faith.
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