At a glance
Location & visiting
- Vile Parle Railway Station
- Functions as an Upashray where visiting Sadhu/Sadhviji (monks/nuns) stay; reviewer explicitly notes NO fans or AC in the hall - basic facility, not a comfort-oriented guest house
- No online booking - contact the trust office directly to check norms for lay-visitor stays
- Timings are not always confirmed — the community can add verified hours in the notes below.
About this dharamshala
Seth Ghelabhai Karamchand Trust (Upashray), Vile Parle West serves the Jain community of Vile Parle West, lIC Colony. It follows the Shwetambar tradition of Jainism.
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Review highlights
- One of the oldest structures near Vile Parle West station, housing a 96-99-year-old Jain Swetambar temple (Sankeshwar Parshwanath) alongside the Upashray
- A reviewer explicitly flags 'no fans or AC' in the hall - set expectations accordingly if you're hoping to stay
- Very calm and silent per multiple reviews - primarily a religious/monastic space rather than a general public dharamshala.
From publicly available Google Maps listings and reviews — please reconfirm by phone before travelling.
Frequently asked questions
Is Seth Ghelabhai Karamchand Trust (Upashray), Vile Parle West Digambar or Shwetambar?
This is a Shwetambar dharamshala.
What are the visiting timings?
Timings are not confirmed for this listing. We recommend calling ahead, or checking the community notes for a recent visitor’s report.
Is there a phone number for Seth Ghelabhai Karamchand Trust (Upashray), Vile Parle West?
Yes: Not available on Google - not listed.
Where exactly is Seth Ghelabhai Karamchand Trust (Upashray), Vile Parle West located?
Labh Siddhi Society, LIC Colony, Suresh Colony, Vile Parle West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400056. Landmark: LIC Colony.