Jain Temple, Kidanganad
Jain Temple, Kidanganad | |
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Jain temple, Kidanganad, Sultan Bathery | |
Basic information | |
Location | Kidanganad, Wayanad, Kerala, India |
Affiliation | Jainism |
Date established | 13th Century |
A famous Jain temple is located at Kidanganad, Sultan Bathery 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 to keep his armory (Battery).[4]
Gallery
- Temple Complex
- Image of Arihant
- Entrance
- Pillar at the temple
See also
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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 (2013-09-01). Lonely Planet South India & Kerala. ISBN 9781743217948.
- ↑ ASI
- ↑ Accounts_and_papers_of_the_House_of_Comm see page 335 wayand report
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