Jain Mandir Firozabad – Guide
About 8 km from Firozabad Jain mandir was established by late Seth Chhi Dami Lal Jain. In the hall of the temple, a beautiful idol of Lord Mahavir ji is installed in Padmasan posture, in this beautiful and huge temple on 2 May 1976 45 feet Long and 12 feet wide idol of Lord Vahuvali Swami has been installed. The total weight of the idol is 130 tan. It is the first statue of North India and the fifth largest statue of the country.
History of this Temple
According to history, many miracles and legends are associated with the statue of Lord Chandraprabhu installed in Jain Mandir Firozabad about three hundred years old. Prior to the settlement of Firozabad, Chandrawad, located on the banks of the Yamuna, used to be the main city. The king Chandrasen here was a follower of Jainism.
It is recorded in history that in the 14th century, when the army of Mughal ruler Muhammad Ghori started destroying the temples while attacking Chandrawad, the king had flown the idol of Lord Chandraprabhu in the Yamuna to save it. Many years after floating the idol, a gardener had a dream that there was an idol of Lord Chandraprabhu in the river Yamuna.
Jain Mandir Firozabad Timings
Jain Mandir Firozabad opens from 4:00 AM to 11:00 AM in the morning and from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the evening.
| Saturday | 04:00 AM to 11:00 PM, 03:00 AM to 08:00 PM |
| Sunday | 04:00 AM to 11:00 PM, 03:00 AM to 08:00 PM |
| Monday | 04:00 AM to 11:00 PM, 03:00 AM to 08:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 04:00 AM to 11:00 PM, 03:00 AM to 08:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 04:00 AM to 11:00 PM, 03:00 AM to 08:00 PM |
| Thursday | 04:00 AM to 11:00 PM, 03:00 AM to 08:00 PM |
| Friday | 04:00 AM to 11:00 PM, 03:00 AM to 08:00 PM |
Places to visit near this Temple
Chandravar Gate
Chandravar Gate is included in Firozabad district. It was here that the battle of Muhammad Ghori and Jaichand was fought and the gunfight took place at Chandravar on the banks of the Yamuna, 5 km from Firozabad.
Sofi sahab mazar
Sofi sahab mazar Sufi Shahe’s mausoleum is situated on the banks of Yamuna in Firozabad, about 15 km from Hirangaon.
Baba Neem Karori
Maharaj Baba Neem Karori was also born 500 meters away from Firozabad, and his religious shrines can be found not only in India but also in other countries.
Raja Ka Tal
Raja Ka Tal is located at Hirangaon – 2 km from Firozabad and was built by the Firozabad Gazetteer for Raja Todar Mal, one of the Navaratnas of Emperor Akbar.
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How to reach Jain Mandir Firozabad
By Air- The nearest airport from Jain Mandir Firozabad is khoriya airport which is at a distance of 44 km from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.
By Train- The nearest railway station from Jain Mandir is Firozabad Railway Station which is at a distance of 1 km from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.
By Road- Roads to this temple are well connected with the other cities of the country so you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi from any part of the country.
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