Pareshnath Jain Temple was built by Ray Badridas Bahadur in 1867. He was a connoisseur of art. It is one of the main tourist attractions of Calcutta. Hundreds of tourists and local people come everyday to see its beauty and experience the solemn environment.
There are four temples here. The main temple is dedicated to the 10th Jain Avtaar (incarnation of God) Sri Sital Nath Ji. The gateway of the temple is a pleasant spectacle to behold.Its structure has mirror-inlay pillars, the windows made of stained glass and the marble floors has a floral design. Its garden has blocks of glass mosaics and European statues, painted with silver paint.
