The name is derived from the Sanskrit name for an idol made of sand - Valuka Iswar. The temple and the attached Banganga Tank were built in 1127 AD by Lakshman Prabhu, a minister in the court of ...

The rich interiors of the Jain temple. Devotees enter the inner sanctum with their mouths covered Pics by Satish Malavade The Jain temple receives much patronage from the community, which follows ...

Walkeshwar temple is known for its ancient ... from 7:30 am to 12 pm and from 4 pm to 8:30 pm. Mumbai has several Jain temples, but Babu Amichand Panalal Adishwarji Jain Mandir is one of the ...

Mahavir Jayanti 2018 is just round the corner. It is one of India s most revered festivals. According to the Gregorian calendar, Mahavir Jayanti 2018 date is March 29. The festival is celebrated ...

Most of the events are being held at the city's oldest Jain temple at Walkeshwar-built by her ancestors-almost as if to remind the seeker that beyond the gilded portals of prosperity, austerity ...

Bobde said this while allowing a plea by Shri Parshwatilak Shwetamber Murtipujak Tapagacch Jain Trust to keep temples at Dadar, Byculla and Chembur in Mumbai open for prayers on August 22 and 23 ...