Jain Temple, Kidanganad Explained

Religious Affiliation:Jainism
Sect:Digambar
Native Name:സുൽത്താൻ ബത്തേരി ക്ഷേത്രം
Native Name Lang:ml
Map Type:India Kerala#India
Map Size:200
Location:Sultan Bathery, Wayanad, Kerala
Coordinates:11.6602°N 76.2507°W
Established:13th Century
Festivals:Mahavir Jayanti
Architecture Style:Vijayanagara architecture

Sultan Bathery temple, originally known as Bathery Jain Temple, is a famous Jain temple located at Sultan Bathery, earlier known as Kidanganad town of Kerala.

About temple

The Sultan Bathery temple originally known as, Bathery Jain Temple, was constructed in the 13th century CE by Jains migrated to the region from Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.[1] The temple was built during the reign of Vijayanagara empire.[2] [3] The temple is a 25 x 7.5 x 4 meter structure that features ornate columns and a stone slabs roof. The temple was an important Jain center until, the temple was invaded and later used it to keep his battery (ammunition store) by Tipu Sultan, of Kingdom of Mysore, in the 18th century. The temple is part of Jain circuit of Kerala.[4]

The temple is a protected monument under the Archaeological Survey of India.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Heritage of Kerala, Wayanad . . Government of Kerala . 6 March 2023.
  2. Web site: Bathery Jain Temple, Wayanad . . 6 March 2023.
  3. Web site: Bathery Jain Temple . Rural Tourism . . 6 March 2023.
  4. News: New 'circuit' to promote Jain culture in Wayanad . 6 March 2023 . . 16 December 2022.