Lal Mandir Temple

Lal Mandir, commonly known as Sri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir, is one of the oldest Jain temples located in Delhi. This temple is located directly opposite the famous Red Fort.

History of the Temple

The temple was originally built in 1658 and was later expanded and renovated in the early nineteenth century. It is said that a temporary structure for a Jain temple was allowed to be built during the Mughal period. The main deity was Tirthankara Parshva. Then the temple consisted of three marble idols, which were kept under the supervision of a Jain officer belonging to the Mughal army.