Nearly 3,000 Tonnes of Rajasthani Marble Bound for Jain Temples in Melbourne and Sydney

Overview

• Australian High Commissioner to India Philip Green announced the plan in a post on X, citing Rajasthani marble famed for its use in the Taj Mahal.
• The shipments total nearly 3,000 tonnes and are designated for new Jain temples in both Melbourne and Sydney.
• Victoria’s first Jain temple is already under construction in Melbourne using 1,500 tonnes of marble, with completion expected next year according to the High Commission.
• The Melbourne effort is led by the not-for-profit Melbourne Shwetambar Jain Sangh, which was founded in 2007.
• The update comes as the Australian High Commission in India engages in cultural outreach, including recent Hindi Diwas messaging.