Anandhanathar Jain Temple, Ananthapuram, Arani,
Thiruvannamalai
Anandhanathar
Jain Temple is located at Ananthapuram in Arani Town in Thiruvannamalai
District of Tamilnadu. Ananthapuram is a part of Arni town near saidapet
locality. The place is called as Ananthapuram because of this Jain Temple. The
Temple got Garbhagriha, Arthamandapam and other aspects of Dravidian temple art
design. The Entrance is north facing and the temple is surrounded by walls on
all sides. An altar placed in front of the vedi-block alongside of the open
corridor.
A black
granite stone, totally etched, statue was installed on the plinth. The
pedestal, Prabha back-circle are also incised along with the stone. Garbhagriha
is with two tiers Vimana having four Jinar idols in each stage. Next to the
gharbahriha, the chamber has metal idol of important pantheons placed on either
side platforms. The prayer pavilion has a platform at the center for placing
daily pooja idols as usual.
On
either side platform consists of stone carved statues of Old Moolavar, Shri
Anandhanathar, Shri Brahmadevar were established. Another platform has
Kooshmandini, Padmavathy and Jwalamalini. A beautiful cement mortar statue of
Shri Padmavathy is also placed in a separate shrine. The old Moolavar might be
600 years old sculpture. It has Samavasaran Jinars' eight aspects in its
carving. All Jain poojas and rituals are conducted and festivals are celebrated
regularly. Contact: +91 9442424001.
Ananthapuram
is a part of Arni town near saidapet locality. The place is located at about 31
Kms from Vellore, 60 Kms from Thiruvannamalai and 44 Kms from Vandavasi.
Nearest Railway Station is located at Arani and Nearest Airport is located at
Chennai.
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