Adhinathar Jain Temple, Sevoor, Thiruvannamalai
Adhinathar
Jain Temple is located in Sevoor, an extension area of new Arani town. This
beautiful Jinalaya was built in early of 20th Century AD. But an old
Jinalaya was there before Arani Jahir extant was gifted (Jahir was gifted by
Shahjee, father of Shivaji, Maratha king, in the Year 1640 AD). The Government
record of Arni Jahir indicates that there was an old Jain temple present in the
area. Also a small Moolavar statue with 8 inches high of Shri Adhinathar
belongs to that period is in the present temple.
The
Temple
The
Jinalaya has Garbhagriha, Arthamandapam, Mahamandapam, Muga Mandapam chambers
like old Dravidian temple design. The Temple has an East facing entrance and was
surrounded by walls on all sides. An altar and newly installed Manasthampam are
in the open corridor. A newly constructed shrine room and a Navagraha shrine
also at the end of the corridor.
The
Garbhagriha contains Shri Adinathar white marble statue of more than 3 feet high
and it was placed on a beautiful plinth. The chamber was bifurcated and secured
by glass doors. Next to the Idainazhi portion, a platform contains daily pooja
statues. The pavilion of Arthamandapam has two platforms on either side of
aisle.
On
southern side Thirthankars metal statues and two moolavars of predecessor are
placed. On the northern part Yaksha, Yakshis of alloy metal, Shri Brahmadevar
stone idol upon an Elephant and Shri Kooshmandini stone statue are seated
properly. The whole pavilion was secured well by doors and two windows.
The Mahamandapam
consists of two Dwalabalagars (made of cement) in standing posture are placed
on two platforms individually. The pavilion also safeguarded by iron grill and
gates. The Mugamandapam porch is in the fore of the vedi-block. On the top the
porch three galleries of semicircular top contains Shri Adhinathar, Shri
Mahaveerar and Shri Parswanathar.
The
Navagraha stone statues are established on a Dias and are facing to same
direction is unique feature of the temple. All daily, Quarterly and annual
poojas, rituals and festivals of Jain religion are conducted and celebrated at
the appropriate times. Contact: +91 9788265395.
Connectivity
The
Temple is located in Sevoor, an extension area of new Arani town. The Temple is
located at about 81 Kms from Thindivanam, 75 Kms from Kanchipuram, 34 Kms from
Vellore, 62 Kms from Thiruvannamalai and 47 Kms from Vandavasi. Nearest Railway
Station is located at Arani and Nearest Airport is located at Chennai.
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