Deepanayaga Swamy Jain Temple, Deepangudi, Thiruvarur
Deepanayaga
Swamy Jain Temple is dedicated to Jain Thirthankar Adhinathar located at Deepangudi
Village in Thiruvarur District of Tamilnadu. It is believed to build during 11th
Century A.D. The Temple follows Dravidian architecture. Main deity Adhinathar
is called as Deepanayaga Swamy. Deepangudi Village derives the name from the
deity. It was believed that sons of Sri Rama, hero of epic Ramayana, Lava and Kusha
worshipped Lord Adhinathar of this temple.
Jayamkondar,
Tamil Poet, Author of Kalingathu Bharani belongs to this village. Kunthavai,
the sister of Chola Emperor Rajaraja Cholan worshipped the Lord and gave
offerings. The Temple is renovated by the local habitants and boasts a
beautiful look. Daily two times Nithya Pooja is going on. Apart from all Jain
festivals, Nalgnanavizha, Akshaya Tritiya, Samyak Gnyan and Aadi Festival are
celebrated every year. Now it is under the control of Tamilnadu Government.
Contact
Deepanayaga
Swamy Jain Temple,
Deepangudi,
Thiruvarur District
Mobile: +91 9698456887
Connectivity
The
Temple is located at about 6 Kms from Engan, 17 Kms from Thiruvarur, 9 Kms from Thirukkannamangai and 110
Kms from Trichy. Nearest Railway Station is located at Thiruvarur and Nearest
Airport is located at Trichy.
