Hanumantal Bada Jain Temple

Hanumantal Bada Jain Temple is a historic Digambara Jain temple located in the Hanumantal locality of Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. Situated near Hanumantal Lake, it is considered one of the oldest Jain temples in the city, dating to the late 18th to early 19th century. The temple complex houses 22 shrines with ornate idols of Jain Tirthankaras, intricate stone carvings, glasswork and spires, and remains an important centre of worship and architecture for visitors.

Visitors can expect a large Jain temple complex in central Jabalpur with a main shrine and 22 subsidiary shrines dedicated to Jain Tirthankaras. The complex features ornate marble and stone idols, detailed carvings, mirrored glasswork, shikharas and pillared halls. The temple is set in the busy Hanumantal area near Hanumantal Lake, with courtyards for prayer and circumambulation. Visitors can observe daily worship rituals, admire architecture and explore the quiet inner sanctums.

The Hanumantal Bada Jain Temple is believed to have been constructed in the late 18th to early 19th century during the Maratha and Gond period in Jabalpur. It is regarded as the oldest Jain temple in the city and was built by the Jain community with patronage from local rulers and merchants. The temple has been renovated over time while preserving its original idols and architectural elements.

The temple is an important centre for the Digambara Jain community in Jabalpur and the Mahakoshal region. It houses idols of the 24 Tirthankaras and is a place of daily worship, festivals such as Mahavir Jayanti and Paryushan, and religious gatherings. Its architecture reflects traditional Jain temple art with ornate carvings and devotional iconography.