Ananthanatha Swamy Jain Temple - Jain temple in Kalpetta - Wayanad, India

Jain temple in Kalpetta. Must visit during your Wayanad trip. There are about 9 temples in Wayanad district. Refer route map.

One of the rare jain temples in Kerala. Only standing statue of lord ananthaswamy. Temple ambience is very good so that you will feel a state of tranquility. There is a Mahathma Gandhi museum also in the same field. Some Jain houses are also situated nearby. A must see Jain temple if you are a history lover.

Puliyarmala Jain Temple is dedicated to Ananthanatha Swami who was a Tirthankar; this temple is also known as "Anantnath Swami Temple". It is one of the oldest temple in Kerala, built in the 13th century and depicts the mastery of Jain architectures. The temple is located in Puliyarmala in the district of Wayanad in Kerala. Tipu Sultan stored his ammunition inside the premises of the building; thus it is also known as "Tipu Fort". Influence of Dravidian style painting is all over the temple; the beautiful carvings are on the doors and stupa of the temple. Interior of the temple is peaceful and smoothly imprinted. It also has the largest brass idol in the premises and a carved statue of Lord Mahavir at the front door.

It is jain temple in beautifull town, i stayed for 1 night at this place, it was lovely warm feeling to stay in Dharmashala built for jain people. temple is small but beautifull. care taker are also very generous. i really recommand this place if passisng by and looking for rest.

Ananthanatha Swamy Jain temple located at Puliyarmala, Near Kalpetta in Wayanad District of Kerala State. This temple is of the Name Anantha natha swamy, who is one of the Thirthankaras of Jain's. Located on the side of Kalpetta - Mananthawadi road. So one can easily access the temple. Mahathama Gandhi Museum is situated nearby and some Jain houses and One Auditorium and Office of Jaina organization is situated nearby. Calm and quiet place. Jain devotional songs can be heard in the Mornings and Evenings. It is a beautiful temple which is kept neat and clean. Situated around 5 Kilometres from The District head quarters , Kalpetta and Just 1 Kilometre from Kainatty Junction, Where Kalpetta road meets Kozhikode Kollegal National Highway

This temple is on mandavadi road from kalpetta. Beautiful statue of lord ananthatha swami. Statue is in standing pose ( Khadasan) very rarely you will get lord ananthatha swami statue in standing pose. If you are visiting in sunday morning there will be pooja by poojari in mysore style. worth to watch. Campus has got marriage hall and it is surrounded by lush greenery. If you go in odd hours please ask priest for keys they are staying near to temple so that you can do worship. This famous Jain temple is located at Puliyarmala, Kalpetta in the district of Wayanad in Kerala. It is dedicated to Lord Anantanatha the 14th Tirthankara. Jainism came to Kerala in the 3rd century BCE after Chandragupta Maurya traveled to Shravanabelagola in Karnataka accompanied by the Jain Acharya Bhadrabahu. Many of the followers traveled further South to Tamil Nadu and Kerala in search of places of solitude for meditation and penance. Jainism received royal patronage from some of the Kings which helped in the spread of Jainism

it's one of the Important Jain pilgrimage place in Kerala... From here you can get help to other jain sites in kerala.... The Wayanad Jain Community Admin's office is located near to this temple. if you contact the Admin office...they provide with a guide & if required Accommodation & Food facility at a reasonable price. Accommodation itself is available nearby admin office with hot water facility.

Beautiful Jain temple with green and peaceful surroundings. There is Dharamshala next to it which provides a really nice and comfortable stay.