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|alt=Alagramam Jain Temple<br />
|caption=1008 Sri Adinatha Bagwan<br />
|deity=[[Rishabhanatha|Adinath]]<br />
|image=Moolavar_In_Alagramam_Jain_Temple.jpg<br />
|established=17th century<br />
|festivals=Brahmotsavam(1874), Avani Avittam, etc.<br />
|location=Alagramam, [[Tamil Nadu]]<br />
|website={{url|alagramamjaintemple.in}}<br />
|religious_affiliation=[[Jainism]]<br />
|image_size=300}}<br />
'''Alagramam Jain Temple''' is a [[Jain]] [[temple]] located in Alagramam, in the Indian state of [[Tamil Nadu]]. The first [[Tirthankara]] of [[Jainism]], [[Rishabhanatha]], is the ''[[Moolavar]]'' (temple deity) who is worshipped there. ''[[Srivari Brahmotsavam]]'' ceremonial feast is conducted every year.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=2012-09-06|title=Adinath Digambar Jain Temple, Alagaramam|url=https://www.jainheritagecentres.com/jainism-in-india/tamil-nadu/alagaramam/|access-date=2021-05-18|website=Jain Heritage Centres|language=en-US}}</ref><br />
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== History ==<br />
The Alagramam Jain Temple was built in the 17th century.<ref name=":0"/> Before its construction, villagers had to travel to Keezh Idayalam Jain Temple or Avani Avittam Jain Temple for ritual wearing of the ''Poonool'' (also known as ''[[upanayana]]''). During the 19th century, on the auspicious day of ''[[Avani Avittam]]'', the local Jain community relocated a small [[Parshvanatha]] idol from the ''Keezh Idayalam'' Temple to Alagramam and built a temple dedicated to its worship.<br />
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A separate temple was built for Sri Dharma Devi Amman ([[Ambika (Jainism)|Kushmandi]]), and for Sri [[Yaksha|Brahma Devar]]'','' a separate ''Panduga Silai Mandabam'' was constructed.<ref>{{Cite web|title=MahavirSwami|url=http://mahavirswami.com/view_temples.php?temple=19|access-date=2021-05-25|website=mahavirswami.com}}</ref> The Temple was built in phases.<br />
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== Functions ==<br />
=== Mahotsavam (Brahmotsavam) from 1894 ===<br />
[[File:Alagramam_Utsavar.jpg|thumb|Alagramam Jain Temple Utsavar 1008 Sri Parshwanath Bhagwan]]<br />
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The annual fair (or Brahmotsavam) has been conducted in the temple since 1894 to honor [[Parshvanatha]]. The fair has day and night rituals for ten days. It is conducted during the Ashtaniyama Period, starting from ''Saptami Tithi'' and ending in ''Prathama Tithi''. This is around June or July in the western calendar.<ref name=":0"/><br />
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The 1st day is marked by a Flag Hoisting Ceremony. In the morning, the Darbar flag is hoisted, and at night the main flag, Tvajarohanam, with an image of Sarvana Yaksha inscribed on it, is hoisted.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Attuvela Mahotsavam, at Elankavu Bhagavathy Temple, Vaikom, Kerala|url=https://www.keralatourism.org/event/attuvela-mahotsavam/9|access-date=2021-06-16|website=Kerala Tourism|language=en}}</ref><br />
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On the 2nd day, Surya (Sun) Vahanam [[Utsav]] is performed in the morning, and at night, Chandira (Moon) Vahanam Utsav is performed.<br />
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On the 3rd day, in the morning and at night, Devendhiran Vahanam (Head of all Navagrahas) Utsav is performed.<br />
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On the 4th day, in the morning and at night, a Nine-Headed Naga (Snake) Vahanam Utsav is performed.<br />
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On the 5th day, Hamsa (Swan) Vahanam Utsav is performed in the morning and at night.<br />
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On the 6th day, [[Yaanai]] (White Elephant) Vahanam Utsav is performed in the morning and at night.<br />
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On the 7th day, Vimanam Vahanam (God's Flight) Utsav is also performed in the morning and at night.<br />
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On the 8th day, Pallakku Utsav is performed in the morning and at night, Gudirai (Horse) Vahanam Utsav is performed.<br />
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On the 9th day, both during the morning and at night, Simmha (Lion) Vahanam Utsav is performed.<br />
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On the 10th day, in the morning, Mahabhishekam Utsav is held and at night, [[Dhvaja]] Avarohanam (Flag Unhoisting) is performed.<br />
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=== Pancha Kalyana Mahotsavam ===<br />
The [[Mahamastakabhisheka|Pancha Kalyana Mahotsavam]] was conducted once every 12 years in the Alagramam Jain Temple. It was conducted in 1972, 1994, 2007 and 2023.<br />
[[File:Alagramam Amman.jpg|thumb|Sri Dharma Devi Amman]]<br />
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=== Other ===<br />
Morning worshippers perform Abhishekam daily and conduct Ashtamanagala pujas every night. Special pujas and Vithanam also take place several times throughout the year.<br />
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== Gallery ==<br />
<gallery widths="200" heights="200" perrow="5"><br />
File:Alagramam4.jpg|Naggha Vahanam<br />
File:Alagramam8.jpg|Pallakku<br />
File:Alagramam21.jpg|Lion Vahanam in Night<br />
File:Alagramam5.jpg|Abhishek<br />
File:Alagramam3.jpg|Lord Adhinath In Maha Abhisheagam<br />
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== See also ==<br />
* [[Tirthankara]]<br />
* [[Jainism]]<br />
* [[Digambara]]<br />
* [[Tamil Jain]]<br />
* [[Jainism in India]]<br />
* [[List of Jain temples]]<br />
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== External links ==<br />
* {{Cite web|date=2012-09-06|title=Adinath Digambar Jain Temple, Alagaramam|url=https://www.jainheritagecentres.com/jainism-in-india/tamil-nadu/alagaramam/|access-date=2021-07-24|website=Jain Heritage Centres|language=en-US}}<br />
* {{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDqVCIIa5I-oifXmcwqdscg|title=Alagramam Jain Temple|website=YouTube|language=en|access-date=2017-05-19}}<br />
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== References ==<br />
{{Reflist}}<br />
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