Belgachia Digambar Jain Temple

বেলগাছিয়া দিগম্বর জৈন মন্দির

Also known as Pareshnath Mandir, Belgachia.

A red-and-white Jain temple in a quiet garden near the metro.

About Belgachia Digambar Jain Temple

The Digambar Jain community built this temple in the early twentieth century in a walled garden in Belgachia. The shrine stands at the end of a long lawn with a pond and fountains, and the compound is a calm green space in a crowded part of town. It is the starting point of the community’s annual Kartik procession.

Why visit

Peace and quiet a few minutes from a metro station.

What to see and do

The temple across the lawn
The pond and garden walks
Marble work inside the shrine

Plan your visit

Area: Belgachia, North Kolkata
Nearest landmark: Belgachia metro station
Best time: Morning or afternoon. October to March is the most comfortable time of year.
Time needed: About 30 minutes
Cost: Free
Entry: An active place of worship that admits visitors; its own rules apply. An active temple that admits visitors; visiting hours are not currently verified.
Metro: Belgachia (Blue Line), a short walk
Walking: Little walking
Photography: Photography is fine with some care. Garden only; not inside the shrine.

Tip

Remove shoes and leather items before entering the temple.

Nearby and related places

Pareshnath Jain Temple: A garden of four Jain temples glittering with mirror-work and coloured glass.
Shyambazar Five-Point Crossing: Netaji on horseback, where five roads meet.
Golbari: The round-fronted corner shop known for dark, slow-cooked kosha mangsho.
Sreebhumi Sporting Club Durga Puja: The Lake Town puja famous for giant replica pandals.

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Last checked on 2026-10-02. Each place was checked to exist and its position confirmed. Timings, closing days and ticket prices are shown only where known and can change: confirm before you travel.