Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Melbourne to Welcome Australia's First Jain Temple Next Year
Imagine building a special house for a group of people who follow the Jain religion in Australia!
This temple is being built in Melbourne, and it's the first of its kind there.
It's made with beautiful marble from India, just like the famous Taj Mahal!
The people who are building the temple are doing it all themselves, raising money to pay for it.
It's going to be a place for them to pray and learn about their culture.
The builders are also following some special rules, like not using steel because it's part of their religious beliefs.
They hope to finish building it by next year, so everyone can enjoy it!
Australia's first Jain temple is under construction in Melbourne.
The temple is being built with marble from Rajasthan, India.
The project is funded by the local Jain community, with over $12 million raised.
Construction adheres to Jain principles by avoiding steel.
The temple is expected to be completed by next year.
- Who
- Melbourne Shwetambar Jain Sangh and the local Jain community.
- What
- Construction of Australia's first Jain temple.
- When
- Expected completion next year.
- Where
- Melbourne, Australia
- Why
- To create a spiritual and cultural hub, and preserve Jain heritage.
- Initiating Organization
- Melbourne Shwetambar Jain Sangh (MSJS)
- Marble Sourced
- 1,500 tonnes
- Marble Origin
- Makrana, Rajasthan, India
- Estimated Cost
- $15 to $18 million
- Funding Source
- Community-funded
- Local Jain Population
- Approximately 750