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History
Kanch Mandir, a small Jain shrine in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, is a glass architectural marvel. It was constructed in the twentieth century by Indore's Sir Seth Hukumchand, with materials sourced from diverse places around Italy and Europe. Sir Seth Hukumchand was a business mogul and one of India's most successful traders. He built Sheesh Mahal, his royal residence at Itwaria Bazar, Indore, and near to it was the construction of Kanch Mandir. Both of these locations had a royal architecture that included the use of white stone. The temple is stunning, with gleaming mirror work adorning every surface. Deities of Tirthankaras can be found throughout the temple, as it is a Jain temple.
Architecture
Thousands of mirrors cover the temple's walls, ceilings, floors, pillars, and doorknobs. The temple's ambiance is enhanced by the exquisitely carved Chinese lantern-type glass lighting and cut glass chandeliers. The interiors of Indore's Kanch Mandir are quite stunning. More than 50 murals illustrating Jain legends can be found in the temple. These glass artworks portray scenarios of Jainism conversion as well as images of sinners who will be punished in the afterlife. The pictures of Lord Mahavira in plain black onyx and the usage of glass multiply the three statues of Lord Shantinath, Aadinath, and Mahavira erected there into an unlimited number. The temple is designed to look like a medieval mansion from the outside, with a canopied balcony and a shikhara.
Activities
- Kanch Mandir in Indore hosts a variety of events, including Jain festivals and you should be a part of it if possible.
- During the Sugandh Dashmi celebrations, mandalas are created using multi-colored rice powder and the beauty of the temple gets amplified.
- Every year, a festival called rath yatra is held at this temple, and it is carried out on a golden palki, devotees can attend it if they wish to.
- People from all over the world visit this temple for both religious and aesthetic reasons and offer silent prayers as well as seek divine blessings.
Tips for visiting
- It is recommended that you dress comfortably and cover-up.
- Inside the temple, don't create a lot of noise.
- Please do not disrupt the temple's worshipers.
- Before entering the temple, wash your hands.
Best time to visit
The finest months to visit Indore and Kanch temple are October, November, December, January, and March. Summers in Indore are blisteringly hot and exhausting. The temperature swings between 21°C to 45°C from March through June. It is generally not recommended to visit Indore during these months.
Nearby Atractions
- Rajwada Palace
- Lal Bagh Palace
- Krishna Pura Chhatri
- Central Museum
- Gandhi hall
Nearby market/ shopping places
- Naari Market: Wholesaler of Designer Sarees, Designer Salwar Suit, Printed Silk Saree, Designer Lehenga, you must visit this place if you wish to purchase good quality traditional wear.
- Indore Cloth Market: This market is famous for good quality clothes at a cheaper price. You will have to explore it to find the stuff that suits you best.
- Cloth Market: This market is also famous for good quality clothing and fabrics.
- Roopchand Kishan Lal: This market is Indore's one of the most famous grocery stores where you can get fresh vegetables.
Nearby Hotels
- Hotel Pleasure Palace
- New Crown hotel
- Cosmopolitan Hotel Indore
- Hotel Giri Shankara
- Hotel Anand Regent
Interesting Facts About Kanch Mandir
- The Kanch Mandir in Indore, one of India's most prominent Jain temples, literally translates to "temple of glass."
- The temple is known for the numerous glass artworks and sculptures that can be found inside.
- The Kanch Mandir, which dates back to the Holkar dynasty, was erected in 1903 by Seth Hukumchand Jain, one of India's industrial pioneers.
- It is thought that artisans from Jaipur and Iran were engaged to build this magnificent monument.
