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Jainimedu Jain temple
Jainimedu Jain temple
Jainimedu Jain temple
Religion
AffiliationJainism
DeityChandraprabha
FestivalsMahavir Jayanti
Governing bodyManikka Pattanam Sree Chandraprabha Digambara Basti Trust
Location
LocationJainimedu, Palakkad, Kerala
Architecture
Completed15th 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]

  • Idols at Jain temple in Jainimedu, Palakkad
    Idols at Jain temple in Jainimedu, Palakkad
  • Jainimedu Jain temple before renovation
    Jainimedu Jain temple before renovation

See also

Reference notes

  1. ^ a b PTI May 12, 2013, 06.42PM IST (12 May 2013). "15th-century Jain temple in Kerala to be reopened - Times Of India". Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 20 July 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ a b "Temple ritual". The Hindu. 12 May 2013. Retrieved 20 July 2013.
  3. ^ a b Mundur M.K. Krishnan (14 November 2011). "The home of Jainism in Kerala". The Hindu. Retrieved 20 July 2013.
  4. ^ a b Kerala Tradition & Fascinating Destinations - Biju Mathew - Google Books. Books.google.com. Retrieved 20 July 2013.
  5. ^ "Renovated Jain temple in Kerala opened for devotees". Zeenews.india.com. 14 May 2013. Retrieved 20 July 2013.
  6. ^ Encyclopaedia of Tourism Resources in India - Manohar Sajnani - Google Books. Books.google.com. Retrieved 20 July 2013.
  7. ^ a b "Keeping alive Jain faith". The Hindu. 14 May 2013. Retrieved 20 July 2013.
  8. ^ http://asianetindia.com/renovated-jain-temple-kerala-opened-devotees/
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