Thirupparuthikunram (near Kanchipuram) is famous for 2 ancient Jain temples dedicated to Bhagwan Mahavir and Chandraprabhu Bhagwan. The idol of Bhagwan Mahavir in sitting posture is 6 ft high. The temple dates back to 6th century and was enlarged during the Chola period. There are a series of paintings belonging…
Bhodesar Jain temple (Pakistan) was built in classical style with stones without any mortar, on a high platform and can be reached by a series of steps carved into the rock. It has beautifully carved huge stone columns and other structural elements. The remaining walls are instable and partially collapsed.…
The Lahore museum in Pakistan has the best collection of Jain artifacts and structures from anywhere in Pakistan. They were brought into the museum right after the site was excavated, yet, most of the collection is in storage and inaccessible. The other notable collection in Lahore museum is of charan…
According to ancient history, Wayanad Jains is the first group who migrated to Wayanad (known as Bailnad), on the banks of river Kabani in Panamaram, Kerala. The Kannada speaking people in Wayanad are Digambar Jains and are called Gowadas. Hoysala kings were the rulers of Karnataka in the 12th century…
