page_title: Hanumantal Bada Jain Mandir
section_title: Architecture
hierarchical_section_title: Hanumantal Bada Jain Mandir / Architecture
caption_attribution_description: English: Hanumantal Bada Jain Mandir, Jabalpur, lakeside gateway
context_page_description: Bara Mandir is a historic Jain temple in Jabalpur, right on the edge of Hanumantal, once the main center of Jabalpur.
context_section_description: The temple appears like a fortress with numerous shikharas. Originally built in 1686 CE, it was renovated in  the 19th century, the temple has 22 shrines (vedis), making it the largest independent Jain temple in India.  The images range from Kalachuri period to modern times. The main room with glasswork was built in 1886 by Bholanath Singhai, who also helped initiate the first two Hitkarini Sabha schools. This room contains the only image of the Jain Goddess, Padmavati, that is still worshipped in central India. It is the main Jain temple in Jabalpur, the annual Jain procession on the birthday of Lord Mahavira starts from here and terminates at Bada Fuhara. Daily shastra-sabha and evening classes are held.
caption: Hanumantal Bada Jain Mandir, Jabalpur, lakeside gateway
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