Jainimedu Jain temple
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Jainimedu Jain temple is a 15th-century Jain temple located in city of Palakkad, Kerala.It is located at Jainimedu, one of the suburbs of the city .[1] It is dedicated to Chandraprabha, a Tirthankar of the Jain faith.[2][3]
| Jainimedu Jain temple | |
|---|---|
Jainimedu Jain temple | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Jainism |
| Sect | Digambar |
| Deity | Chandraprabha |
| Festivals | Mahavir Jayanti |
| Governing body | Manikka Pattanam Sree Chandraprabha Digambara Basti Trust |
| Location | |
| Location | Jainimedu, Palakkad, Kerala |
 Interactive map of Jainimedu Jain temple | |
| Coordinates | 10°47′8.4″N 76°38′33.2″E |
| Architecture | |
| Completed | 15th century |
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 have survived.[4]
Description
The temple is 32 feet long and 20 feet wide and displays the images of Jain Tirthankaras and Yakshinis.[7]
