Adinath Temple Kathgola Murshidabad, West Bengal

After a couple of hours at Hazarduari Palace, we set off for Adinath Temple in Kathgola Gardens. This is included in list of places to visit in Murshidabad.

Kathgola, the name comes from kath (wood) and gola (warehouse), a lumberyard which existed in this place before the palace was built. Kathgola Garden has a palace, fruits orchards, a small zoo and this Jain Temple.

Adinath Temple Kathgola Murshidabad

Onion shaped domes of Adinath Temple Kathgola Murshidabad

The horse driven carriage owner told us photography may be permitted in these places, so we opted to visit Kathgola Gardens. And thankfully we had an uninterrupted photo session here.

With onion shaped domes, the Jain temple looked magnificent from a distance. It is a well maintained one.

Prayers are offered here everyday. This Adinatha Temple is dedicated to the first Jain Tirthankara, Lord Rishabha. The place kind of calmed and soothed us, the tired travelers.

We were told that this main idol is 900 years old!

Jain Tirthankara

Lord Adinatha in padmasana (lotus posture)

Adinath Temple Architecture

The architecture of Adinath Temple is unique, a mix of local Bengal architecture, Rajasthani, Mughal and European styles.

Domes of this temple has clear influence of Mughal style while the facade has European bungalow style. Interiors are typical traditional Jain interiors with Rajasthani style sculpted images and Bengali plaster work.

Interior of Adinath Temple

Stained glass windows of Kathgola Temple

Stained glass windows of Kathgola Temple

That is a lot in one structure! Our guide did sound knowledgeable and took pride in explaining all this.

Inside the temple there are 17 other images of Jain Tithankaras and other deities.

Mosaic flooring and stained glass doors too are several centuries old. The builder Rai Bahadur Lakshmipat Singh Dugar was a Rajput of Chauhan dynasty.

Colorful mosaic inside the Jain Temple Kathgola

There are such interesting stories about him, some hard believe too. Laxmipat Singh had a very high reputation and was trusted a lot by all.

Just on the basis of his oral bond “16 ox driven carts of gold bullion,” were dispatched to his mansion which helped him tide over the financial crisis he was facing.

Timings of Adinath Temple Kathgola

Adinath Temple of Murshidabad in West Bengal is open everyday from 6AM to 7PM.

Colorful mosaics

How to reach Adinath Temple Murshidabad

Nearest airport to Murshidabad is Dum Dum Airport, Kolkata with 200 km. And nearest railway station is Berhampore Court in Murshidabad district. Regular buses ply from Kolkata to Berhampore.

Other names for this temple are: Pareshnath Temple and Kathgola Temple. You may need to mention these names to rickshaw pullers there to get to tour destination.

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