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The '''Kochi Jain temple''' or '''Dharmanath Jain temple''' is a [[Jainism|Jain]] temple in the [[Mattancherry]] in [[Kochi]], [[Kerala]]. | The '''Kochi Jain temple''' or '''Dharmanath Jain temple''' is a [[Jainism|Jain]] temple in the [[Mattancherry]] in [[Kochi]], [[Kerala]]. | ||
== | == History == | ||
Historically, Jains from [[Kutch]] & [[Saurashtra (region)|Saurastra]] used to come to Cochin, [[Kozhikode]] and [[Alleppey]] for business. This temple was built in 1904 CE ([[Vikram Samvat|VS]] 1960) by Hirubhai Jivraj Dhanji constructed this temple in memory of her husband Jivraj Dhanji | Historically, Jains from [[Kutch]] & [[Saurashtra (region)|Saurastra]] used to come to Cochin, [[Kozhikode]] and [[Alleppey]] for business. This temple was built in 1904 CE ([[Vikram Samvat|VS]] 1960) by Hirubhai Jivraj Dhanji constructed this temple in memory of her husband Jivraj Dhanji.{{Sfn|Gupta|2020|p=123}}{{Sfn|Shukla|Kulshreshtha|2019|pp=103-104}} | ||
== Architecture == | |||
This temple is one of the major Jain pilgrimage site of India. The temple is beautifully tiled with white marble and adorned with artworks, sculptured pillars and idols of [[Tirthankara]]s.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.keralatourism.org/photo-gallery/dharmanath-jain-temple/2471 | title=Dharamanath Jain temple | work=[[Department of Tourism (Kerala)]] | access-date=16 August 2021 }}</ref> The mulnayak of the temple is an idol of [[Dharmanatha]], the 15th [[tirthankara]].{{Sfn|Mathew|2019|p=245}} The temple architecture is inspired by the Jain temples of Gujarat.{{Sfn|Kerala Tourism|Jain Temple, Mattancherry}} There is another Jain temple dedicated to Chandraprabha within the temple complex.{{Sfn|The Hindu|2014}} | |||
== Festival == | == Festival == | ||
Paryushan festival is annually organised in temple to observe an eight day self purification festival - [[Paryushan]].{{Sfn|The Hindu|2014}} | Paryushan festival is annually organised in temple to observe an eight-day self purification festival - [[Paryushan]].{{Sfn|The Hindu|2014}} | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Jainism in Kerala]] | * [[Jainism in Kerala]] | ||
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* {{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/jain-festival-at-mattancherry/article2392794.ece| title=Jain festival at Mattancherry | publisher=[[The Hindu]] | date=24 August 2014 | ref={{SfnRef|The Hindu|2014}} }} | * {{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/jain-festival-at-mattancherry/article2392794.ece| title=Jain festival at Mattancherry | publisher=[[The Hindu]] | date=24 August 2014 | ref={{SfnRef|The Hindu|2014}} }} | ||
* {{cite web | url=https://www.keralatourism.org/kochi/jain-temple-mattancherry.php | publisher=Department of Tourism (Kerala) | title=Jain Temple, Mattancherry | ref={{SfnRef|Kerala Tourism|Jain Temple, Mattancherry}} }} | * {{cite web | url=https://www.keralatourism.org/kochi/jain-temple-mattancherry.php | publisher=Department of Tourism (Kerala) | title=Jain Temple, Mattancherry | ref={{SfnRef|Kerala Tourism|Jain Temple, Mattancherry}} }} | ||
==External links== | |||
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{{Jain temples}} | {{Jain temples}} | ||
Latest revision as of 11:06, 16 August 2021
| Kochi Jain temple | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Jainism |
| Deity | Dharmanatha, Chandraprabha |
| Festivals | Mahavir Jayanti, Paryushan |
| Governing body | Cochin Swetamber Murtipujak Jain Sangh |
| Location | |
| Location | Mattancherry, Kochi, Kerala |
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| Coordinates | 9°57′43″N 76°15′16″E / 9.96194°N 76.25444°E |
| Architecture | |
| Creator | Hirubhai Jivraj Dhanji |
| Established | 1904 |
| Temple | 2 |
| Website | |
| jaintemplecochin | |
The Kochi Jain temple or Dharmanath Jain temple is a Jain temple in the Mattancherry in Kochi, Kerala.
History[edit | edit source]
Historically, Jains from Kutch & Saurastra used to come to Cochin, Kozhikode and Alleppey for business. This temple was built in 1904 CE (VS 1960) by Hirubhai Jivraj Dhanji constructed this temple in memory of her husband Jivraj Dhanji.[1][2]
Architecture[edit | edit source]
This temple is one of the major Jain pilgrimage site of India. The temple is beautifully tiled with white marble and adorned with artworks, sculptured pillars and idols of Tirthankaras.[3] The mulnayak of the temple is an idol of Dharmanatha, the 15th tirthankara.[4] The temple architecture is inspired by the Jain temples of Gujarat.[5] There is another Jain temple dedicated to Chandraprabha within the temple complex.[6]
Festival[edit | edit source]
Paryushan festival is annually organised in temple to observe an eight-day self purification festival - Paryushan.[6]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
Citations[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Gupta 2020, p. 123.
- ↑ Shukla & Kulshreshtha 2019, pp. 103-104.
- ↑ "Dharamanath Jain temple". Department of Tourism (Kerala). Retrieved 16 August 2021.
- ↑ Mathew 2019, p. 245.
- ↑ Kerala Tourism & Jain Temple, Mattancherry.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 The Hindu 2014.
General sources[edit | edit source]
- Shukla, U N; Kulshreshtha, Sharad Kumar (2019), Emerging Trends in Indian Tourism and Hospitality: Transformation and Innovation, Copal Publishing Group, ISBN 9789383419760
- Mathew, Biju (2019). Pilgrimage to Temple Heritage. Info Kerala Communications Pvt Ltd. ISBN 9788193456781.
- Gupta, Tapati Das (2020). S Chand's Icse History and Civics for Class IX. S. Chand Publishing. ISBN 9789352835034.
- "Jain festival at Mattancherry". The Hindu. 24 August 2014.
- "Jain Temple, Mattancherry". Department of Tourism (Kerala).
