Murshidabad Jain Temple

The district of Murshidabad has multiple Jain architectures most of which were built in the eighteenth century. Jain migration in Murshidabad during the Nawabs led to blossoming of Jain temples in the district. Nawab Mursheed Coolie Khan established the city of Murshidabad in the seventeenth century. Jagat Seth Manikchand Gelda of Jain community migrated to Murshidabad along with Nawab Mursheed coolie Khan. Other Jain families from Rajasthan followed Jagat Seth and started residing near Murshidabad to capitalize on the opportunity in the market of Murshidabad. Several families settled in the nearby twin towns of Azimganj & Jiyaganj and became the nucleus of the Murshidabad Jain community.

Jiaganj and Azimganj have several temples and the entire area Jiaganj-Azimganj-Nashipur has come to be known as a tirth. There are fourteen Jain temples in these twin cities situated both sides of river Bhagirathi showcasing exemplary architectural beauty. These Indo-Mughal-colonial temples beautifully depict the amalgamation of Jain styles with the Muslim and European architecture.

By Air: The nearest airport is at Kolkata “Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport” is located about 191 km from Murshidabad. The airport is well connected by flights to Indian cities including Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai and Bengaluru. From the airport taxi services are available for Murshidabad.

By Train: Murshidabad & Berhampore Court railway station are connected by trains to Howrah, Mumbai, Chennai, Ahmadabad and several other Indian cities. Taxi services are available from the station.

By Road: Mushidabad/Berhampore is well connected by road. State-run buses from Kolkata, Burdwan, Rampurhat, Suri, Bolpur, Malda, Krishnagar and Durgapur do ply regularly to Murshidabad. One can also hire a taxi to reach Murshidabad from the above-mentioned places. There are two routes from Kolkata to Berhampore those are NH34 and Badshahi Road via Burdwan.