Paresnath Temple
Jain temples are generally the most beautifully adorned in India, and Paresnath, dedicated to Sithalnath -- one of the 24 perfect souls (tirthankaras) of the Jain religion -- is no exception. Built in 1867 by a jeweler whose love of intricate designs, mirrors, and colored glass is evident everywhere, it boasts lavishly adorned patterned marble, beautiful European chandeliers, and stained-glass windows. A quiet garden is dotted with silver statues, and the temple houses an eternal flame that's apparently never gone out.
Jain temples are generally the most beautifully adorned in India, and Paresnath, dedicated to Sithalnath -- one of the 24 perfect souls (tirthankaras) of the Jain religion -- is no exception. Built in 1867 by a jeweler whose love of intricate designs, mirrors, and colored glass is evident everywhere, it boasts lavishly adorned patterned marble, beautiful European chandeliers, and stained-glass windows. A quiet garden is dotted with silver statues, and the temple houses an eternal flame that's apparently never gone out.
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