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Lesser known things – Jain temples in Kerala

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It is a hardly known fact that Kerala temple architecture owes much to Jainism. Somewhere between 3rd and 8th century BC, Jainism had established strongly in Kerala. There were many Jain temples in Kerala and during its decline phase it is said that most of them got converted into Hindu temples. There is still a small community of Jains in Kerala, mostly in Wayanad and Calicut. We had heard about the Jain temples in Wayanad and went looking for it. All we could find was this dilapidated one.



We also caught up with a Jain family living in a small cluster of houses and a temple.


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Leena

13 August 2009

really appreciate the fact that you have highlighted the jain temples in kerala!! never knew of this at all!!
only was hoping to see more snaps of the temple. from the one snap that you have put up, it looks like an interesting place…..

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13 August 2009

Thank you.  The Jains in Wayanad are very active in social-business circles.  Veerendra Kumar (Ex.MP and Mathruboomi Daily’s) is a Jain from Wayanad.

There is a well maintained Jain temple near Kalpetta

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13 August 2009

Impressive ! this Lesser known thing about Jain Temples.

Posted by

ram

13 August 2009

This is an interesting story. I am going to visit those on my next trip to Kerala

Posted by

Vipin

13 August 2009

Wow ... never knew there were Jain temples in Kerala and that so old


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