Description: Check out our store under the "Photographs" category for other vintage images and save on shipping! Estate sale find, original antique photo of a temple in India, marked on the back. Calcutta Jain Temple (also known as Parshwanath Temple) is a Jain temple at Badridas Temple Street, Gouribari in Maniktala and a major tourist attraction of Kolkata (Calcutta), India. The temple was built by a Jain named Rai Badridas Bahadoor Mookim in 1867. Pratishtha was done by Sri Kalyansurishwarji Maharaj. The Parasnath Jain Temple is actually a complex of 4 temples. The main shrine is dedicated to Shitalanatha, tenth tirthankara. The four main temples are Shitalnath Ji Temple, Chandraprabhu Ji temple, Mahavir Swami Temple and Dadawadi and Kushal Ji Maharaj Temple where the footprint of Jain Acharya Jin Dutt Kushal Suri is kept and worshiped. Towards the south of the temple of Sri Sitala Nath Ji, lies the shrine of Sri Chanda Prabhujidev, which was built by Ganeshlal Kapoorchand Jahar in the year 1895. Main Jain temple is the Paryushan where festival is celebrated in Bhadrav month. During this period the Jains observe Ahimsa, listen to recitations of scriptures of worship and perform charitable deeds. The last day of festival is called Samvatsari. It is one of the most important Jain temples in Kolkata. The deity of Lord Shitalnath Ji is seated in the sanctum sanctorum, and his diamond-studded forehead is a major attraction for the visitors. The other deities are also beautifully decorated with semi-precious stones and precious metals. The overall measurement is approximately 5.5" X 7.25", the image area is 4.25" X 6.25", approximate shipping weight 4 ounces. PLEASE SEE PHOTOS FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS - The photo is in overall Good used condition, some signs of wear, age toning, fading, scuffs, soiling, dusty, could use a cleaning, please see images. (D12-907)
Price: 40.74 USD
Location: Bakersfield, California
End Time: 2024-12-04T14:19:18.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Antique: Yes
Size: 5 x 7 in
Custom Bundle: No
Date of Creation: 1910-1919
Image Color: Black & White
Framing: Unframed
Region of Origin: Asia
Vintage: Yes
Size Type/Largest Dimension: Medium (Up to 10")
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Format: Cabinet Card
Year of Production: 1920
Unit Type: Unit
Jain Temple Calcutta India Antique Photo: Jain Temple Calcutta India Antique Photo
Original/Reprint: Original Print
Style: Jain Temple Calcutta India Antique Photo
Features: Jain Temple Calcutta India Antique Photo
Featured Person/Artist: Jain Temple Calcutta India Antique Photo
Unit Quantity: 1
Finish: Matte
Photo Type: Cabinet Photo
Image Orientation: Landscape
Signed: No
Color: Black & White
Material: Paper
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Subject: Temple Calcutta India
Modified Item: No
Type: Photograph
Photographer: Jain Temple Calcutta India Antique Photo
Number of Photographs: 1
Theme: Jain Temple Calcutta India Antique Photo
Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1924
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Country/Region of Manufacture: India
