Jain Temples can be found in abundance in Jamnagar. These wood & stone magnificent buildings are adorned with pastel coloured shutters and wooden balconies, pretty to look at. However, the chief Jain Temples in the city are-
Vardhaman Shah`s Temple, which started its construction in 1612, during the rule of His Highness Jam Jasaji I, and completed in 1620.
Raisi Shah`s Temple, was built by Tejsi Shah in 1564. It was later destroyed by the Mughal army in 1590 and 1592, but Tejsi Shah took the pains to rebuild it again.
Sheth`s Temple was built in the year 1594 by Bhansali Abji.
Vasupujya Swami`s Temple is believed to be built by Aaskaran Shah in the 17th century.
(Last Updated on : 9/09/2010)
