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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] The place name 'Jainimedu' itself is related to this temple.
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
See also
Reference notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 15th-century Jain temple in Kerala to be reopened(2013-05-12). Retrieved 2013-07-20.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Temple ritual(2013-05-12). Retrieved 2013-07-20.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 The home of Jainism in Kerala(2011-11-14). Retrieved 2013-07-20.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Kerala Tradition & Fascinating Destinations - Biju Mathew - Google Books{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}(August 2012). ISBN 9788192128412
- ↑ 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{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}(2001). ISBN 9788178350189
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Keeping alive Jain faith(2013-05-14). Retrieved 2013-07-20.
- ↑ http://asianetindia.com/renovated-jain-temple-kerala-opened-devotees/