Hutheesing Jain Temple
Ahmedabad, India
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- Jain temple in Ahmedabad, India
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- Address: Hutheesing Jain Temple, 40, Shahibaug Rd., Bardolpura, Madhupura, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380016, India
- Phone: +91 1800 203 1111
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What is the history of Hutheesing Temple?
It was built in 1848 A.D. at an estimated cost of 10 lakh rupees by a rich merchant Sheth Hutheesing as a dedication to the 15th Jain Tirthankara, Shri Dharmanatha. Traditional artisans working in stone belonged to the Sonpura & Salat communities.
Who are the Hutheesing family of Ahmedabad?
The Hutheesing family (Gujarati: હઠીસિંહ ) is a Jain family from the city of Ahmedabad in Gujarat, India. Several temples and charitable institutions in Ahmedabad have been built or founded by members of this mercantile family. Krishna Hutheesing, the sister of Jawaharlal Nehru, was a member of this family by marriage.
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Are jeans allowed in Jain temple?
Jain Temple in UP Issues 'Dress Code' For Women Devotees, Urges them to Avoid 'Western Outfits' Like Jeans. In the notice which was issued a few days back, the temple management has specifically told women not to enter the temple wearing “half-pants, bermudas, mini skirts, or western outfits such as jeans and tops”.
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