Adhinathar Jain Temple, Arani Palayam,
Thiruvannamalai
Jain
Temple in Arani Palayam was said to have built during the last 200 years or so.
Jain Devotees of various places in Tamil Nadu will come to this place regularly
during the auspicious ceremony days. Aranipalaiyam is a part area of Arani
town.
There is an ancient temple in the Dharmaraja Street but the huge one is in degenerated and depreciated condition. So the natives had been decided to construct a new Jinalaya in less maintenance in the same lane. But it has all essential aspects of Jain temples.
The
Temple
Inside
the sanctum Shri Adhinathar, rectangular granite plate carving with all
features of Jinar, was established on a plinth. The fine polished statue has a
beautiful vimana on the top. The vimana has four Thirthankars, in the sitting
posture, seated on each direction and also shikhara with kalasha on the
peak.
Next to
sanctum, metal idols of Thirthankars, Yaksha, and Yakshi are arranged on a
platform along the passage. In the front porch have two curved box structure
with Shri Brahmadevar and Shri Kooshmandini, stone idols are established. The
whole block is secured tightly by iron grills.
And a
separate shrine was constructed for Shri Padmavathy in the open corridor. An
altar is also in the corridor. North entrance way was attached with all-round
wall.
The
compact and nice Jinalaya was well maintained and all the Jain poojas and
rituals are conducted in the appropriate times.
Special
Poojas & Festivals
The
following festivals and special poojas are conducted in Jain Temples.
· Akshaya
Tritiya commemorates the first Tirthankara, Rishabha, and partaking food after
many long years of penance
·
Jinaratri
commemorates Rishabha’s moksha
·
Mahavir
Jayanti celebrates Tirthankara Mahavira’s birth
·
Diwali
commemorates Mahavira’s moksha
·
Vasanta
Panchami honors the Jain Agamas
· Upaakarma
commemorates the Chakravartin Bharata, son of Rishabha, acknowledge the true
scholars by awarding them the Upanayanam
·
Karthikai
Deepam at the onset of the month of Karthika
Fastings
Fastings
and other religious practices are also undertaken at this Jain Math like Full
moon days Chaturdasi (14th day of the fortnight), Ashtami (8th day of the
fortnight) are days chosen for fasting and religious observations. Women take
food only after reciting the name of a Tirthankara five times. People undertake
such practices as a vow for certain period of time – sometimes even for years.
On completion, Udhyapana festivals (special prayer services) are performed
religious books and memorabilia are distributed. People who take certain vows
eat only after sunrise and before sunset.
Contact
Shri
Adhinathar Jain Temple
Arani
Palayam, Arani Taluk,
Thiruvannamalai
District, Tamil Nadu
Mobile: +91
9442424001
Connectivity
By Bus:
Jain
Temple in Arani Palayam of Arani Taluk is well connected by Road to all places
in Tamil Nadu. This Jain Temple in Arani Palayam is 60 km away from
Thiruvannamalai District and can be reached by buses or private taxis.
By Train:
Nearest
Railway Station is Arni Road Railway Station located at Kalambur, which is 10
km away from Jain Temple in Arani Palayam. This Jain Temple in Arani Palayam
can be reached from Arni Road Railway Station by Private taxis or buses.
By Air:
Nearest
airport is Chennai Airport, which is 133 km away from Arni. Jain Temple in
Arani Palayam of Arni Taluk can be reached from Chennai Airport by private
taxis or buses.