Jainimedu Jain temple
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Jainimedu Jain temple | |
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Location | Jainimedu, Palakkad, Kerala |
Affiliation | Jainism |
Deity | Chandraprabha |
Festivals | Mahavir Jayanti |
Governing body | Manikka Pattanam Sree Chandraprabha Digambara Basti Trust |
Completed | 15th century |
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Jainimedu Jain temple is a 15th-century Jain temple located at Jainimedu, 3 km from the centre of Palakkad, Palakkad district, Kerala, India.[1] It is dedicated to Chandraprabha, a Tirthankar of the Jain faith.[2][3]
The celebrated Malayalam poet Kumaranasan, wrote his monumental poem Veenapoovu (The fallen flower) at a Jain house near here.[4]
History
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 in Kerala have survived.[4]
Description
The temple is 32 feet long and 20 feet wide and displays the images of Jain Tirthankaras and Yakshinis.[7]
Photo gallery
- Jainimedu Jain temple before renovation
See also
Reference notes
- 1 2 PTI May 12, 2013, 06.42PM IST (2013-05-12). "15th-century Jain temple in Kerala to be reopened - Times Of India". Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2013-07-20.
- 1 2 "Temple ritual". The Hindu. 2013-05-12. Retrieved 2013-07-20.
- 1 2 Mundur M.K. Krishnan (2011-11-14). "The home of Jainism in Kerala". The Hindu. Retrieved 2013-07-20.
- 1 2 Kerala Tradition & Fascinating Destinations - Biju Mathew - Google Books. Books.google.com. Retrieved 2013-07-20.
- ↑ "Renovated Jain temple in Kerala opened for devotees". Zeenews.india.com. 2013-05-14. Retrieved 2013-07-20.
- ↑ Encyclopaedia of Tourism Resources in India - Manohar Sajnani - Google Books. Books.google.com. Retrieved 2013-07-20.
- 1 2 "Keeping alive Jain faith". The Hindu. 2013-05-14. Retrieved 2013-07-20.
- ↑ http://asianetindia.com/renovated-jain-temple-kerala-opened-devotees/
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