Jain Temple, Kidanganad
Jain Temple, Kidanganad | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Jainism |
Location | |
Location | Sultan Bathery, Wayanad, Kerala |
Architecture | |
Date established | 13th Century |
A famous Jain temple is located at Sultan Bathery, earlier known as kidaganad town of Kerala.[1] It is said to have been built in the 13th century CE.[2] The temple is a protected monument under the Archaeological Survey of India.[3]
History[]
Destruction[]
In the 18th century, the temple was invaded and used by Tipu Sultan(king of Mysore) to keep his armory (Battery).[4]
Gallery[]
Temple Complex
Image of Arihant
Entrance
Pillar at the temple
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See also[]
References[]
- ^ India, Archaeological Survey of (1903). Annual Report of the Archaeological Department, Southern Circle, Madras. p. 19.
- ^ Planet, Lonely; Singh, Sarina; Brown, Lindsay; Harding, Paul; Holden, Trent; Karafin, Amy; Morgan, Kate; Noble, John (1 September 2013). Lonely Planet South India & Kerala. ISBN 9781743217948.
- ^ ASI
- ^ Accounts_and_papers_of_the_House_of_Comm see page 335 wayand report
Categories:
- Jain temples in Kerala
- 13th-century Jain temples
- Religious buildings and structures in Wayanad district
- Tourist attractions in Wayanad district
- 13th-century architecture