Adhinathar Jain Temple, Salukkai, Thiruvannamalai
Adhinathar
Jain Temple is a Jain Temple dedicated to Jain Thirthankar Adhinathar located
at Salukkai Village in Thiruvannamalai District of Tamilnadu. It was referred
as Veera Kerala Perum Palli during 11th Century AD through an
inscription found near the Temple.
The
Temple
A new
temple structure was built upon the ancient basement. This Jinalaya is east
facing has north entrance gate and a pathway. A guest house is also inside the
complex. A square structure is also attached with the old sanctum has vimana on
the top. Inside the Sanctum nearly 5 feet high, Shri Adhinathar granite statue
is established over the plinth.
The previous
Moolavar statues are also placed in a shelter on the back of the temple
corridor. A simple single stage Vimanam is crowned over the sanctum with
shikhara and a Kalasha on the peak. At the Griva circle below the Nasi, sitting
postured Jinars were exhibit around the four directions.
Few
alloy idols Thirthankar, 24 Jinars mould, mini Ashtamangal set are placed in
front of the Moolavar. Total vedi-block is secured well by iron grill gates.
Festivals
Regular
poojas and rituals are conducted at the appropriate time. All Jain festivals
are celebrated on the relevant dates.
Contact
Adhinathar
Jain Temple,
Salukkai,
Thiruvannamalai District
Mobile: +91 9894568176
Connectivity
Salukkai
is a village 4 kms from Vandavasi towards Kanchipuram route. Nearest Railway
Station is located at Vandavasi and Nearest Airport is located at Chennai.
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