Kanch Mandir or “Glass Temple” is a 19th century Jain temple made of colored glass. Built by Seth Hukamchand the temple is extravagantly decorated with thousands of mirrors, chandeliers, bright ceramic tiles and murals on glass. At the top is a special glass chamber with three statues of Lord Mahavira. The mirrors are said to multiply these three statues 21 times corresponding to the 21 tirthankaras. The temple is a short walk west of the Rajwada.
A temple made of mirrors, which arrests the attention of the spectator, Kanch Mandir in Indore is a flamboyant Jain Temple. Every nook and corner of this beautiful shrine is laid with glass. Also known as Seth Hukamchand Temple, Kanch Mandir exhibits an exquisite spectacle and a celebration in glass.
Kanch Mandir exhibits complicated patterns of glass paintings, which are painted with utmost devotion. The paintings display unique talent and try to depict the various aspects of Jainism. The special glass chamber at the top of this remarkable shrine has a raised statue of Mahavira, which is having a multiplied effect.
A splendid sight made of glass, which glitters with the grandeur of the sun, Kanch Mandir definitely has a breath taking effect on the spectator.