Adhinathar Jain Temple, Vellai, Thiruvannamalai
Adhinathar
Jain Temple is located at Vellai Village in Thiruvannamalai District of
Tamilnadu. Vellai is located at about 3 Kms from Cheyyaru town towards Thavasi
route. The Temple is believed to be 400 years old. The Jain temple is east
facing and surrounded by walls on all sides. The temple has sanctum, Arthamandapam
and a single prakara. Inside the sanctum, Shri Adhinathar stone plate carvings
with Samavasaran Jinar eight features etched, without Lanchan, is established
on the plinth.
One more
Shri Rishabhadevar stone absolute-carving statue is on a separate platform in
the south side of Arthamandapam. Shri Padmavathy Devi granite statue canopied
by dilated five headed snake was also installed on the north side of
aisle. The sanctum is covered by single stage Vimana with padmam and Kalasha
on the top. At the Griva section four Jinar mortar idols in sitting posture
with tri-umbrella is under mahanasi exhibits on four directions.
At the
top of the entranceway a Jinar mortar idol in the sitting posture with two
whisk maids and tri-umbrella is seated inside a gallery. Though Jains are in minor
number, the Daily pooja and rituals are conducted at the appropriate
time. Contact: +91 9751521442.
Vellai
is located at about 3 Kms from Cheyyaru town towards Thavasi route. The Temple
is located at about 33 Kms from Kanchipuram and 101 Kms from Thiruvannamalai.
Nearest Railway Station is located at Kanchipuram and Nearest Airport is
located at Chennai.
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