Jainimedu Jain temple is a 15th-century Jain temple located in city of Palakkad, Kerala.It is located at Jainimedu, one of the suburbs of the city .[1] It is dedicated to Chandraprabha, a Tirthankar of the Jain faith.[2][3]
| Jainimedu Jain temple | |
|---|---|
 Jainimedu Jain temple | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Jainism |
| Sect | Digambar |
| Deity | Chandraprabha |
| Festivals | Mahavir Jayanti |
| Governing body | Manikka Pattanam Sree Chandraprabha Digambara Basti Trust |
| Location | |
| Location | Jainimedu, Palakkad, Kerala |
| Geographic coordinates | 10°47′8.4″N 76°38′33.2″E / 10.785667°N 76.642556°E |
| Architecture | |
| Completed | 15th century |
The celebrated Malayalam poet Kumaranasan, wrote his monumental poem Veenapoovu (The fallen flower) at a Jain house near here.[4] The place name 'Jainimedu' itself is related to this temple.
History edit
The Jain temple was constructed in the 15th century by a family of diamond merchants from Karnataka.[5] It was created by Inchana Satur.[6] The temple was in a dilapidated condition for the past several years.[1] At that time, there were around 400 Jain families in Jainimedu.[3] The temple was renovated in 2013 and a Panch Kalyanak was performed.[2] M. P. Veerendra Kumar, a prominent Keralite Jain, spoke at the event.[7] The rituals were led by Bhuvanakeerthi Bhattakara Swamiji, the head of Kanakagiri Jain Mutt.[8]
This is one of the few places in Kerala where the vestiges of Jainism have survived.[4]
Description edit
The temple is 32 feet long and 20 feet wide and displays the images of Jain Tirthankaras and Yakshinis.[7]
Photo gallery edit
See also edit
Reference notes edit
- ^ a b PTI (12 May 2013). "15th-century Jain temple in Kerala to be reopened". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 15 June 2013. Retrieved 20 July 2013.
- ^ a b "Temple ritual". The Hindu. 12 May 2013. Retrieved 20 July 2013.
- ^ a b Mundur M.K. Krishnan (14 November 2011). "The home of Jainism in Kerala". The Hindu. Retrieved 20 July 2013.
- ^ a b Mathew, Biju (August 2012). Kerala Tradition & Fascinating Destinations – Biju Mathew – Google Books. Biju Mathew | Info Kerala Communications Pvt. ISBN 9788192128412. Retrieved 20 July 2013.
- ^ "Renovated Jain temple in Kerala opened for devotees". Zeenews.india.com. 14 May 2013. Retrieved 20 July 2013.
- ^ Sajnani, Manohar (2001). Encyclopaedia of Tourism Resources in India – Manohar Sajnani – Google Books. Gyan Publishing House. ISBN 9788178350189. Retrieved 20 July 2013.
- ^ a b "Keeping alive Jain faith". The Hindu. 14 May 2013. Retrieved 20 July 2013.
- ^ "Renovated Jain temple in Kerala opened for devotees | Kerala Latest News | Kerala Breaking News | Kerala Latest Headlines | Latest Kerala News | Health | Women | Business | NRI | IT | Sports | News Breaks | News". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 20 July 2013.
External links edit
 | This Jainism-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |