Chintamani Jain Temple

Chintamani Jain Temple is a 17th-century Jain temple located in the Shahpore area of Surat, Gujarat, India. Dedicated to Chintamani Parshwanath, the 23rd Jain Tirthankara, it is noted for its intricate wooden carvings, vegetable-dye paintings and Belgian glass work. Built in 1699 CE, the temple exemplifies Gujarati Jain architecture and remains an active place of worship and a protected heritage site in Surat's old city.

Visitors can expect a compact, two-storey temple in Surat's old city with elaborately carved wooden pillars, ceilings, brackets and balconies, painted panels depicting Jain narratives, and a central shrine housing the idol of Chintamani Parshwanath. The interior features detailed woodwork, vegetable-dye paintings and glass inlay. The surroundings are dense urban lanes of the historic Shahpore area, with a quiet courtyard for prayer and viewing architecture.

Built in 1699 CE during the Mughal period, the temple was constructed by Jain merchants and artisans of Surat. It is noted for its extensive wood carving and painting traditions of the period and is recognized as a heritage structure in Surat. The temple has been restored and maintained as an active Jain shrine for over three centuries.

The temple is dedicated to Chintamani Parshwanath and is an important active place of worship for the Jain community. It reflects Gujarati Jain religious art, architecture and craftsmanship and serves as a cultural landmark of Surat's historic mercantile heritage.