Jains are an Indian community who follow Jainism, which is derived from the true Sanatan Dharma. Indian Jains are the last direct representatives of the Shramana tradition. Jainism is the religion which was told by those twenty-four founders of religious devotion, who are called Tirthankaras.
The followers of Jainism believe in the upliftment of themselves and the society. They have had great faith in God from the beginning. There are many Jain Dharamshalas in Varanasi which have been built by the people who believe in Jainism with cooperation so that when someone comes on a pilgrimage from their community, they do not have any problem with accommodation and food. In this blog, we are going to tell about some Jain Dharamshalas located in Varanasi.
1- Bhelupur Digambar Jain Dharamshala
Address: Jain Mandir Complex, D- 20/46 Jain Mandir Road, beside Shree Parshavanath Digamber, Bhelupur, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001
This Dharamshala is just 3.8 kms from Varanasi Junction Railway Station and 800 mts from the beautiful ghats of Ganga. Located at a distance of 1.9 km from the Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Bhelupur Digambar Jain Dharamshala offers two and three-bedded AC Rooms. Meals are available here, as is parking space for vehicles. All of the rooms are provided to Jain Samaj only.
The rooms here are quite big and quiet, in which you get to experience the spirituality of Kashi. Here you are provided with all the latest facilities. For non-AC rooms you have to pay only 100 ₹ per person, while air-conditioned (AC) rooms are available for only 800 – 1000 ₹.
Pure cold drinking water (RO) facility is also available for drinking. There is a big parking here in which the guests can park their vehicles.
Bhojanshala is located at a distance of about 100 mts in the Dharamshala premises itself. In this restaurant, you are served fresh and tasty Jain breakfast and food prepared traditionally at very low prices. The behavior of the restaurant staff is very friendly and simple.
Although this is a Jain Digambar Dharamshala, which is for the people of Jain religion, but anyone can get accommodation here if available.
Amenities
The stay provides amenities like CCTV cameras, hot water and clean drinking water for your comfortable stay. Check-in and check-out times of the accommodation are at 12:00 PM.
- Rooms are provided only for Jain Samaj.
- The main gate will remain closed between 11:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Check-in is not possible at this time
Places to visit in Varanasi near Bhelupur Digambar Jain Dharamshala:
- Kashi Vishwanath Temple – 1.9 km
- Dasaswamedh Ghat – 1.9 km
- Tulsi Manas Temple – 1.9 km
- Assi Ghat – 2.2 km
- Nepali (Kathwala) Temple – 2.4 km
- Manikarnika Ghat- 2.6 km
- Banaras Hindu University – 2.9 km
- Bharat Mata Mandir – 3.1 km
- Ramnagar Fort – 5.5 km
Bhelupur Digambar Jain Dharamshala Rooms
Name | Inclusions | Contribution |
2 Bed Ac Room (Only Jain Samaj) | · Double Bed
| Rs.784.00 |
3 Bed Ac Room (Only Jain Samaj) | · Double Bed · Single Bed | Rs.1,120.00 |
2- Shri Jain Shwetamber Tirth Society - Varanasi
Address: Shree Jain Shwetamber Tirth Society, 30/46, Bhelupur, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh – 221010
Located at a distance of 2.3 km from the Varanasi Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Shri Jain Shwetamber Tirth Society provides two and four-bedded AC and AC deluxe rooms. The rooms are only provided to the Jain community.
Meals and parking spaces for vehicles are available here and also get amenities like CCTV cameras, hot water and clean drinking water making it a good choice for your stay in Varanasi. The check-in and check-out times are at 12:00 PM.
Shri Jain Shwetamber Tirth Rooms
Name | Inclusions | Contribution |
2 Bed Non AC Room (Available only for the Jain Followers) | · Double Bed
| Rs.500.00 |
2 Bed A/c. Room (Available only for the Jain Followers) | · Double Bed
| Rs.800.00 |
Extra Per Person (above 5 Year) will be chargeable for AC Room Rs. 50 and for Non AC Room Rs. 25
Final Note :
If you are going to Varanasi with your family, then do visit Jain Dharamshala once and experience the spiritual atmosphere there, and do not forget to enjoy the delicious Jain breakfast.