ANANTHANABHA SWAMY JAIN TEMPLE - TRAVEL INFO
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Distance (From Kalpetta KSRTC Bus Station): 3 Kms
Commonly Visited From: Kalpetta KSRTC Bus Station
Trip Duration (From Kalpetta KSRTC Bus Station, Including Travel): 1 Hour
Transportation Options: Cab / Auto
Travel Tips: None
At a distance of 3 Kms from Kalpetta, Ananthanatha Swamy Jain Temple (also known as Puliyarmala Jain temple) is situated at Puliyarmala, close to SH28 highway towards Mananthavady.
Dedicated to Ananthanatha Swami, one of the prominent saints of Jain faith, this temple is famous for its architectural beauty and carvings. The entrance doors of the temple are beautifully carved, which holds three panels. The outer entrance has a carved granite pillar in front of the gate. The stupa, constructed in the traditional Dravidian style of architecture, has colorfully painted carvings in a pyramid shape and there is a carving of Mahavir at the top.
The main shrine of the temple has small steps covered with almost 20 different Jain idols and symbols made of different mediums including stone, ceramic, brass and gold. The brass idol standing straight with no hair and arms is the largest idol.
