Adhinathar Jain Temple, Thatchur, Thiruvannamalai
Adhinathar
Jain Temple is located at Thatchur Village in Thiruvannamalai District of
Tamilnadu. Thatchur is located in between Arani and Devikapuram. This Temple
belongs to 16th Century. The East facing Jinalaya consists of Garbhagriha,
Arthamandapam, Mahamandapam & Mugamandapam pavilions. The open corridor
around the vedi-block is enclosed by compound wall and entranceway.
The
present Moolavar Shri Adhinathar, stone plate engraving has eight features
itches indicate Samavasaran Jinar, Mukkudai, Shamara maids & singathana. At
the southwest corner, Shri Brahmadevar shrine is located. Navagraha platform is
located in the northern corridor. Two sets of foot-prints are laid in the
southern corridor. One is to commemorate Shri Manicka nainar, native Jain,
Sullak, demise on Sallehana virat, i.e. continuous fasting upto death.
Another
set is for Shripalavarniji, Madathipathy of Jain mutt, Melsithamur, who was the
follower of ascetic life for promoting the Jainism in Tamilnadu during his
tenure. All poojas and rituals like, daily pooja, quarterly conducted Nantheeswara
pooja, annual ceremonies of Mukkudai, Navarathri, Panchakalyan Festival and important
Jain are celebrated here. Contact: +91 9677965158.
Thatchur
is located in between Arani and Devikapuram. Thatchur is located at about 23
Kms from Chetpet, 12 Kms from Arani, 59 Kms from Thiruvannamalai and 52 Kms
from Vandavasi. Nearest Railway Station is located at Arani and Nearest Airport
is located at Chennai.
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