Jain temples abound all over India but the temples in Kerala are simply praiseworthy. Its detailed architecture and carvings are constructed in the traditional style making it a worthy pilgrimage site to visit. Jainism is one of the oldest religions in India and today you can see many Jain temples around the southern state. Despite, the decline of Jainism in Kerala after the resurgence of Saivite and Vaishnavite movement in eight-century, you can still see many devotees visiting the temples from all over India even today.
One of the most famous Jain temples in Kerala is Anantnath Swami Temple. This temple is devoted to Lord Anantanatha the 14th Tirthankara. Also known as the Puliyarmala Jain Temple, it has a beautiful Dravidian style of architectural structure. This must visit attraction is located 6 km from Puliyarmala, Kalpetta in Wayanad district in Kerala. It is a definite spiritual destination to seek for eternal knowledge and enlightenment. Another well-known pilgrimage site in Kerala is the Jainimedu Jain Temple. This 15th-century Jain temple is dedicated to Chandraprabha who was a Tirthankar of the Jain faith. Built by Inchanna Satur about 500 years ago, this temple has granite walls and it has a calming ambience decorated by idols of Chandranthan, Vijayalakshmi, Jwalamohini, Rish Abha Natha, Parswa Nathan and Padmavathi.
Sree Jain Shwethambar Temple is located in Alleppey and undoubtedly it has a poignant sense of charm. Located at the centre of Alleppey town, the temple gives a serene and calm ambience making it an attractive place to visit. The architecture of this temple has a very classical look, its beauty lies in the structure. Built using white marbles and Rajasthan stones, it makes the entire structure very appealing and attractive. Sree Jain Shwethambar is the only Jain temple in Kerala that is completely built without the use of a dome atop or iron for support.
The temple also features numerous figures carved from single marble pieces. Apart from these famous Jain temples in Kerala, one of the most ancient Jain temples is the Kallil Temple. It is located 22 km away from Kalady in Ernakulam district of Kerala and it is a protected site under Archaeological Survey of India.
The uniqueness of this temple is the big rock that stands supported by other rocks on the ground. This rock rises up to 25 feet in height, 75 feet length and 45 feet width. The upper part of the stone is said to be the roof and the one fallen down is the seat of the Goddess Kallil Bhagavathi. Dharmanath Jain Temple on the other hand is a must visit place to experience its uniqueness. Dharmanath Jain Temple is adorned with artworks, sculptures, and idols of Jain Gods. It is a famous temple deeply inspired by the Jain temples of Gujarat. This temple is dedicated to Shri Dharmanath, the 15th Jain Tirthankar. It is a must visit place and is one of most important Jain pilgrimage destinations in South India.
Besides, there are other note-worthy religious places to visit in Kerala. Edakkal Caves, for instance, is a popular tourist spot in Kerala and it holds a lot of religious significance. Located about 25 km from Kalpetta, these natural caves have paintings and inscriptions belonging to the Stone Age. Puliyarmala Jain Temple located 6 km from Kalpetta is also a famous Jain temple. This temple is dedicated to Anantnath Swami and it is a must see for tourists. It is endowed with a large number of Jain statues and sculptures and many relics around the ruins. However, there are many other sites to visit as well such as Jain Derasar temple which is found in Mattancherry, Kozhikode, and Alleppey. And other mentions are Puthiyadam Adeeshwara Swamy temple, Sri Chandranatha Basadi and Santhu Natha Basadi.
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