Jain News
Robbery attempt at Jain temple foiled
CHANDRAPUR, July 10, 2015: A gang of unidentified robbers made a failed attempt at ancient Parshvanath Jain temple in Bhadrawati on last Friday night. The robbers overpowered three sentries and succeeded in breaking into the main temple, but buzzing alarm foiled their bid and they fled, empty handed.
Stolen 'ashtadhatu' idols of Mahavira recovered
June 27, 2015; The police today arrested one person and recovered three 'ashtadhatu' (made of eight metals) idols of Lord Mahavira stolen from a Jain temple in Kishanganj district of Bihar.
Jain temple adds to Kochi's iconic structures
KOCHI, June 16, 2015: A Jain temple, resembling the famous ones on Mount Abu in Rajasthan, is nearing completion in the heart of Kochi along the quiet Srinivasa Mallan Road, just 50m from MG Road.
Jain temple of Ganga period excavated
Bharathingar, (Mandya dist),June 5, 2015, DHNS: A Jain Basadi, built during Ganga dynasty in the sixth century, has been excavated near Arethippuru village, Maddur taluk, Mandya district.
Precious idols stolen from Jain temple in Bihar
Kishanganj, May 14, 2015: Three precious idols were stolen from a Jain temple near the Thakurganj block office in the district, a police officer said Wednesday.
