Leicester City Centre , England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Jain Centre
— Castle Park —
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 12, 2018
1. Jain Centre Marker
19th century congregational chapel was converted during the 1980’s to a centre for devotees of Jainism, an ancient religion that teaches love to all living creatures. The building contains important examples of traditional Indian architecture unparalleled in the western world, including: 52 hand-carved marble and stone pillars, hand-carved ceilings and domes and stained glass windows.
Castle Park
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion.
Location. 52° 37.861′ N, 1° 8.209′ W. Marker is in Leicester, England. It is in Leicester City Centre. Marker is on Oxford Street close to York Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 32 Oxford St, Leicester, England LE1 5XU, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Jain Centre (here, next to this marker); A Saxon House (within shouting distance of this marker); Visit of the Queen (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Newarke Gateway (about 120 meters away); The Magazine (about 120 meters away); Chantry House and Skeffington House (about 150 meters away); The Whipping Toms
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Also see . . . Jain Samaj Europe. (Submitted on October 17, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 12, 2018
2. Jain Centre Marker
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 12, 2018
3. The Jain Centre
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 75 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 17, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
