Bara Mandir is a historic Jain temple in Jabalpur, right on the edge of Hanumantal, once the main center of Jabalpur.Hanumantal Bada Jain Mandir, Jabalpur, lakeside gateway The temple appears like a fortress with numerous shikhara. Originally built in 1686 CE, it was renovated in the 19th century, the temple has 22 shrines, making it the largest independent Jain temple in India.
Shrine’s History
Bhattaraka Harichandrabhushan of Sonagiri, belonging to the Balatkara Gana division of Mula Sangha conducted pratishas in 1834, 1839, and 1840. Bhattaraka Charichandrabhushan conducted pratishthas in 1866, 1867 and 1889. The bhattarakas of Sonagiri also administerd the nearby Jain center of Panagar, where Narendrabhushan installed images in 1797, Surendrabhushana conducted pratishtha in 1822, and Acharyabhushan in 1838.
By Road
The nearest Bus stop is Jabalpur
By Rail
The nearest Railway Station is Jabalpur Junction railway station.
By Air
The nearest Airport is Jabalpur
Events Celebrated at This Shrine
Mahavir Jayanti