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Jain Temple - Kolkata

Kolkata, India
Ranked #31 of 61 attractions in Kolkata
3.5 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites
Most recent review
- 13 Apr 2012
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Kolkata, India
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5 reviews 5 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

nice glass work. few places in calcutta worth visiting. exquisite glass work. look out for diya burning there for many years now. away from crowd and quiet. loved it. must go once atleast. can spend a hour just enjoy the silence here More

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Kolkata, India
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32 reviews 32 reviews
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

Now rather unkempt and run down but merits a visit never the less More

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Kolkata, India
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19 reviews 19 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2012
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Peace and tranquility in abundance...good place for meditation, this place is very artistic. More

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Kolkata, India
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14 reviews 14 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012
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Nice garden surrounding a colorful temple. The garden is full of animals statues with scene like a tiger lapping water with an antelope...  More

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Kolkata, India
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91 reviews 91 reviews
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012
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Many people say Calcutta is devoid of tourist attractions when the truth is that there are several things but people hardly know about it. This is one such place. Located in one of the most crowed and unimpressive localities. The temple is beautifully decorted and clean. Even the non-jains are allowed to enter. The mirror inlayed pillars, stained glass windows... More

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New York City, New York
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12 reviews 12 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011
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With my family, we've visited a fair number of temples in Kolkata- we thought our 4 year old daughter would enjoy this one the most due to its whimsical architecture- it's almost like a frosted wedding cake, with tons of mosaics and bright colors. They let us enter even though it was technically closed for visitors, which was very nice.... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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143 reviews 143 reviews
83 helpful votes 83 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 June 2009
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I was pleasantly surprised to discover this elaborate and beautiful set of temples in an interesting Kolkata neighborhood. Non-Jains are allowed to enter the temples and the art work is very unique for Kolkata. Ask the caretaker to show you the small building to the right of the temple, which has some wonderful paintings. More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2009
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It wasnt a planned trip. An office colleague who happened to be Jain, suggested it & i being always in seek of opportunity to visit places of worship pounced on the same. And then it was all up to savour for eyes & more.... A modest architecture, presenting a contrast between the buzz of a over-crowded traffic & tranquality at... More

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