Indraprasth Shri Sumatinath Jain Shwetamber Mandir, KInari Bazar, Chandni Chowk, Delhi

Shwetamber Jain Temple in Chandni Chowk Indraprastha Tirth Jain Swetamber Temple, also known as Delhi Sumatinath Jain Swetamber Temple after 5th Tirthankara Sumatinath to whom it is dedicated. The temple is one of the eldest in Delhi, what is shown in the name of “Indraprastha”. Indraprastha is the ancient term for Delhi, long before Delhi got significance being the capital of India. Its origins are said to go back to the Pandavas of Mahabharata about 1500 years ago. According to some sources the Pandavas were Jains and dedicated followers of 5th Tirthankara Sumatinatha. Anyhow, the temple got his present shape of white marble at the end of the 18th century during Moghul empire (1526 – 1858). Phone-011 23270489