States Kerala Jain Pilgrimages Sree Jain Shwethambar

Sree Jain Shwethambar Kerala

This popular holy shrine is located in Alleppey and it is positioned in the centre most of Alleppey town. Sree Jain Shwethambar Temple gives an aura making it a must visit place to visit during your pilgrimage tour. The holy temple is decorated using white marbles bought from Rajasthan. It gives a very fresh and classy appeal to the temple without losing its religious importance. This temple is perhaps the only temple that is built without the use of a dome or an iron for support. Sree Jain Shwethambar Temple displays many carvings and figures carved from single marble pieces. Despite the fact that, all Jain temples have their own architectural style, this temple has highly adopted or taken inspirations taken from other architectural styles of temples.

Deity - Tirthankara Vasupujya Swami
Festivals - Paryushana
Location - Alappuzha, Kerala

How to Reach

Sree Jain Shwethambar Temple is located in the midst of Alappuzha and you can find many local transports to get here.

Best time to visit

November to February is the best time to visit. However, the best time to come celebrate Paryushana is on the months of August /September.

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