About Hathesing Temple :
The Hatheesing Jain Temple came into existence in the year of 1850. It was the inspiration of an extremely wealthy business person engaged in retail trade named Sheth Hatheesing. This shrine is devoted to the worship of the 15th ‘Jain Tirthankar’ or Jain apostle renowned as Dharamnath. This holy abode have been constructed from the lavish use of white marble and is ornamented with rich and intricately designed carvings which make the Hatheesing Jain Temple one of the most sought after temples in Ahmedabad. If you ever pay a visit to the city of Ahmedabad, do not miss witnessing the Hatheesing Jain Temple which is a true work of art. It is a double-storied building. A baronial array of cloisters that house an incredible number of shrines, 52 to be precise, each adorned with an image of a ‘Tirthankara’, with one that had the marble replica of the 15th Tirthankara, Dharamnath. There is a detailed arrangement of distinct porches which further augment the beauty of the temple on its three sides in the Hatheesing Jain Temple of Ahmedabad. The porch that is in the front is exquisitely ornamented by a ‘dome’ shaped structure. The chief engineer whose tireless efforts lead to the establishment of this extraordinary temple named Hatheesing Jain Temple was Premchand Salat. It took a hefty sum of about 10 lakhs to give shape to this monument.
General Information about Hathesing Temple :
Location: Ahmedabad
State: Gujarat
Capital: Gandhinagar
Language: Gujarati, Hindi, English
Temperature: Max 42˚C, Min 27˚C (summer), Max 26˚C, Min 14˚C (winter)
Best Season: September to March
How to Reach Hathesing Temple :
By Air:
Ahmedabad Airport is Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, which is about 14 km from the heart of the city. Airport is connected with all major cities in India and also with many cities in abroad, like Muscat, New York, London and Colombo. Pre-paid taxis are available in Airport, costing about Rs 350 to Ahmedabad city.
By Rail:
Ahmedabad railway station is connected to many major cities including Mumbai and Delhi. It is connected to all major cities in Gujarat.
By Road:
The closest metro is Mumbai. Every day deluxe bus services are available from Mumbai (fare about Rs 600) and also from all major cities in Gujarat.